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Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!Camila has always loved music and singing, and now she'd like to play an instrument. Her music teacher offers her a few to try. From the deep beat of the drums to the trill of the flute, which instrument will pave the way for Camila to become a music star?

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Camila wants to buy some new video equipment, so when she hears about a video game tournament, she sees her chance to win big money. Her brother and sister help her perfect her gaming skills, but will it be enough to make her into a winning video game star?

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Camila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!In this book, Camila has big plans to create a show called How to Be a Fashion Star. The first step is designing a new outfit with her best friend's help! Will Camila find the right fabric and make the right stitches to become a real fashion star?

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Look carefully! A dark shadow moves through the lapping lake water. It’s the Loch Ness Monster! This shy serpent hides away from humans and treats lake dwellers with kindness. Ever wondered about Nessie’s diet and other habits? Does the lake monster have companions? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on an underwater journey to learn all about the Loch Ness Monster.

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What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Humans should beware of these creatures' terrible, destructive powers. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods do they prefer to feast on? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a daring journey to learn all about trolls.

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A video contest is the perfect way for Camila to become a star. To enter, she must make a video that explains what her city, Los Angeles, means to her. But Los Angeles is so big! How will she decide what to talk about? As Camila works on her video, she realizes that there’s one special thing that makes her city feel like home.

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Camila's school is hosting a talent show! She can't wait to perform until a new girl, Natalia, reveals she is an amazing singer. Camila doesn't want to be outdone, so she decides to drop out of the show. Will Camila learn that two stars shine brighter than one?

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Camila's dance camp is holding a dance competition. She and her partners are working hard and hoping for a win. Their steps, turns and twirls look great! But when Camila falls, she twists her ankle and ends up on crutches. Are Camila's dancing days over for now?

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When Camila decides to audition for a play, she practises hard to get ready. So she’s extra disappointed when she doesn’t get the starring role. But as she learns her part and works with the rest of the cast, Camila discovers there is more than one way to be a star.

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A singing competition is Camila's latest chance to become a star! It will take the perfect song and lots of hard work. Luckily, Camila has both. But will nerves keep Camila from doing her best, or will she discover a secret weapon to keep her calm and confident?

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Look carefully! A dark shadow moves through the lapping lake water. It’s the Loch Ness Monster! This shy serpent hides away from humans and treats lake dwellers with kindness. Ever wondered about Nessie’s diet and other habits? Does the lake monster have companions? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on an underwater journey to learn all about the Loch Ness Monster.

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What's that steady booming echoing through the mountains? It's the heavy footsteps of a troll. Humans should beware of these creatures' terrible, destructive powers. Have you ever wondered how trolls are born and grow up? What foods do they prefer to feast on? What mischief fills their time? Wonder no more! Striking illustrations and matter-of-fact text take you on a daring journey to learn all about trolls.

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After reading about kid record-breakers, Camila dreams of breaking a record of her own. But which world record should she tackle? No matter what she tries, Camila finds that breaking records is hard. Will she ever become a record-breaking star?

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