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Joss Byrd is a serious, award-winning actress at only twelve years old. While shooting an independent film, Joss must manage her wildcard mother, deal with a creepy adult co-star, and learn her lines even though she hasn't had time to learn to read. In this fascinating and frank realistic novel, Peñaflor doesn't shy away from the gritty and uncomfortable consequences of growing up on camera.