Child Actor

From the author of Sit! Stay! Speak! comes a tender, terrific novel complete with long-buried secrets, a three-legged pot belly pig, and an irresistible dog—an unforgettable story about love, friendship, and community. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Mary Alice Monroe. Caroline...

Un dia va passar quelcom inesperat que es va convertir en tot un misteri: la Rut Fàbregas havia desaparegut. Després d'assistir a classe com de costum, a la tarda ja no es va presentar al seu assaig de teatre. Alguna cosa estranya havia passat. Després d'interrogatoris i commoció, ning no en sabia res, tret d'en Lucas Bilbo, el seu company de teatre, que guardava un secret respecte a la Rut. Per què va quedar amb en Lucas el dia abans de la desaparició? Què va ser l'últim que li va explicar? I quin misteri s'amaga en la seva desaparició?

The first work of long fiction from the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright—a tour de force of memory, mystery, death, and life. This searing, extraordinarily evocative narrative opens with a man in his house at dawn, surrounded by aspens, coyotes cackling in the distance as he quietly...

These recollections cover the time from the very early 1960s until after my last significant acting role. After that I pulled a disappearing act and became a regular bloke for the most part. The transition from child/youth actor through to adult is notoriously difficult, some have succeeded, some spectacularly so. Some have stumbled along and sadly, some have fallen. I chose to take a break, which I’m still on. I’ve been the subject of many 'where are they now?' articles and musings. Well, I’m here now, writing this.

Actor and director Lilia Sixtos has seen thousands of auditions and taught hundreds of artists. By raising her two creative children, she has learned every possible way a creative person’s journey can be helped or hindered by their parents. Now, in Oh My God, My Child Wants to Be an Actor, she shows you how to help your child explore the world of acting.

The highly anticipated first book by a widely respected entertainer whose career highlights include The Right Stuff, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and former Miss America When Vanessa Williams was growing up, she had a plan: She’d go to college and major in musical theater; afterward...

Two paranormal romances from New York Times bestselling author Sharon Sala The Way to Yesterday What if you could turn back time? Suddenly, Mary O’Rourke can—and so her husband and baby girl are alive and well. Now she has to keep them that way. But is this new life—in which they are the...

In Julia Glass's fifth book since her acclaimed novel Three Junes won the National Book Award, she gives us the story of an unusual bond between a world-famous writer and his assistant—a richly plotted novel of friendship and love, artistic ambition, the perils of celebrity, and the power of...

“A beautifully observed and thrillingly honest novel about the dark corners of family life and the long, complicated search for understanding and grace.” —Jenny Offill, author of Dept. of Speculation and Weather “The Fourth Child is keen and beautiful and heartbreaking—an...

The author of The Average American Male and The Lie returns with a shocking, salacious, and surprisingly subtle new novel of the average American family. Like Neil Strauss and Nick Hornby, Chad Kultgen has the capacity to enthrall and astonish even the most ardent readers of contemporary...

Growing up, Mickey Rowe was told that he couldn’t enter the mainstream world. He was iced out by classmates and colleagues, infantilized by well-meaning theatre directors, barred from even earning a minimum wage. Why? Because he is autistic. Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway’s Biggest Stage is Mickey Rowe’s inspiring story. As an autistic and legally blind person, it was always made clear to Mickey the many things he was apparently incapable of doing.

Introducing the ultimate guide to mastering the art of acting and transforming your dreams into reality! Our comprehensive book, specially crafted for aspiring actors, is your one-stop resource for navigating the exciting world of acting with expert tips, industry secrets, and practical advice.

The first I Can Read in global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston’s series starring her food-loving dog, Clydeo! Clydeo is making peanut butter cookies when his mouth gets stuck shut with peanut butter. He seeks the help of his family, but no one can understand him. What...

You could be the proud parent of the next big child star. Naturally, you’d want to support their dreams and help them put their acting prowess to work. But first, a reality check: Even if your kid has plenty of talent, finding success in the entertainment industry can be quite challenging.

En vacances dans un chalet ancestral construit sur les terres d’une ancienne réserve amérindienne, cinq jeunes trouvent sous un bureau antique une clé et un parchemin datant de 1792. Ce plan dessiné maladroitement avec une plume d’oiseau les mènera à la découverte d’un coffre des plus mystérieux qui perturbera étrangement leurs vacances.

The second Level 1 I Can Read in global superstar and everyone’s F-R-I-E-N-D Jennifer Aniston’s series starring her food-loving dog, Clydeo! Clydeo wants to be friends with his new neighbor, Max. But what is the recipe for making new friends? Find out alongside Clydeo in this fun-filled...

Millions know Daisy Ridley as Rey in the Star Wars movies, but what was her life like before she got her big break? Daisy Ridley: Behind the Rebel tells the life story of the girl from Westminster, England, who grew up dreaming of becoming a veterinarian before discovering that she could sing, dance, and act. This children's biography will satisfy young listeners interested in finding out more about the actress behind Rey.

Who doesn't love Lucy? The legendary actress, producer, and comedian steps into the Who Was? spotlight. Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy. Born in New York in 1911, Lucille Ball was always a natural performer. She danced in the chorus of...

Hollywood has produced no shortage of famous movie stars, but none have been as culturally significant as John Wayne. Marion Morrison was born in a quintessentially quaint Midwestern town, but he eventually grew up to become John Wayne, the legend of the silver screen who embodied the Western frontier. History for Kids: An Illustrated Biography of John Wayne for Children looks at the iconic actor's life on and off the silver screen, from his out-sized influence to Hollywood to his outspoken views on politics.

Es un niño que viaja de planeta en planeta haciendo preguntas que se dan por hechas, y que no interesan a nadie. Vive en un pequeño planeta que podríamos identificar no como un planeta, sino como su propia vida, así el resto de planetas que visita son en realidad las vidas de otras personas que conoce. El hecho de que su planeta sea tan pequeño viene a decirnos que tiene mucho por vivir y aprender.