No Biz Like Show Biz

Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #24

by Nancy E. Krulik, John & Wendy (Illustrator)

When Miriam gets Suzanne’s role in the school play (that is, the role Suzanne thinks belongs to her), Katie knows there will be trouble. But she certainly doesn’t plan on being involved in it! Unfortunately, the magic wind has plans of its own—it turns Katie into Miriam just before the show! Katie doesn’t know the lines and she can’t sing. Will the show go on? Will it go on with Suzanne instead?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy, Chapter Books

80 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

About the author

Nancy Krulik is the author of more than 100 books for children and young adults, including three New York Times bestsellers. She is best known, however, for being the author and creator of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo book series, which has brought her to the attention of second, third, and fourth graders nationwide.

Nancy has also written extensively for teens and is well known as a biographer of Hollywood's hottest young stars. Her knowledge of the details of celebrities lives has made her a desired guest on several entertainment shows on the E! network as well as on Extra and Access Hollywood. She can be seen there talking about the secret lives of such celebs as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, and Frankie Muniz. Nancy has also been a guest on radio broadcasts nationwide discussing the superstars she has researched over the years.

As the author of several teen and preteen advice books, including Grosset and Dunlap's Prom!: The Complete Guide to a Truly Spectacular Night, Nancy has been interviewed by several prominent magazines including Cosmo Girl, Teen, Teen People, Seventeen, and Teen Celebrity. She has also been the celebrity guest for three Teen People chat presentations. Nancy has recently begun to delve into the teen novel market, writing four romances for young adults, all of which will be published between 2004 and 2005.

Nancy currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, composer Daniel Burwasser, their two children, Amanda and Ian, and a crazed cockerspaniel named Pepper .

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

After Katie and some friends hear Miriam sing, they encourage her to try out for the musical. She lands the lead role, and Suzanne, the huge drama queen she is, goes ballistic and tries to sabotage her. Katie switcheroos into Miriam and messes up a rehearsal. Luckily, Miriam gets another go at it, and Katie helps Suzanne still shine in even her small role.

[Seung · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s like the magic wind.
🥰

[Kelsie Christensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man sometimes I wonder why Katie is friends with Suzanne in the first place. This was cute tho

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Something about the bug eyes in the illustrations get me...

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katie turns into Miriam before the show and she doesn't know the lines. They let Suzanne take Miriam's place.

[Lilly Fife · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. But just how the 'magic wind' comes bugs me. She always ruins it for EVERYBODY she turns into. This Katie Kazoo series is definitley NOT my favorite.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

DO NOT BRAG! It's a bad idea.

[Maryam]

It was really good i don't remember details though.

[vampire (dipita) grul]

she meets a famous person.