Confessions of a teenage drama queen is betty and veronica redux with all the depth and subtlety of an oldstyle archie comic book. Ellas life is pretty much perfect until she meets her best friend lola. Confessions of a teenage drama queen this romantic comedy is based on the popular ya young adult novel, confessions of a teenage drama queen, by dylan sheldon. Confessions of a teenage drama queen book summary and. It stars lindsay lohan as an aspiring teenaged actress whose family moves from new york city to new jersey, adam garcia as her favorite rock musician, glenne headly as her mother, and alison pill as her best friend. Its like a sequel to the book true confessions of a teenage drama queen, but this time its about a girl named ella. Confessions of a teenage drama queen centers on lindsay lohan as mary lola cep, a selfproclaimed teenage drama queen whose dream of becoming a star is seemingly crushed when her mother played by glenne headly moves her family from the fabulous world of new york city to the dreary suburbia of new jersey. Dealing with a teenage drama queen professors house. She loves acting and tries out for the school play pymagolion. But when she moves to new jersey with her family, lola discovers that the role of resident drama queen at dellwood deadwood high has already been cast by the bornto. Confessions of a teenage drama queen book by dyan sheldon. A legend in her own mind, former new yorker mary elizabeth my true name is lola cep sweeps into her new suburban new jersey high school and runs smack into a stone wall named carla santini. Your teenage daughter who is suddenly charged with zillions of hormones, peer pressure, and the sudden appearance of zits on her face can become so wildly emotional that her mood swings may give you a constant case of whiplash.
Now shes asking for more books because reading is fun mum. The blond bombshell in the movie goes by lola lindsay lohan. Unfortunately, lolas new classmates are not quite ready to receive her guidance. More about dyan sheldon confessions of a teenage drama queen. My sister usually calls it lilith oh my god can you shut up for five minutes please. But i like to call it whimsical, because euphemisms make everything sound nicer, as a rule.
She moved with her mother and two stepsisters from new york city to the suburbs of new jersey. She stands up for what she believes in and has problems, makes friends and has. Its to tell you about my life and times with the hope that you will enjoy every minute. When the always dramatic lola lohan and her family move from the center of everything in new york city to the center of a cultural wasteland in suburban new jersey, she feels her life is simply not worth living. Confessions of a teenage drama queen 2004 plot summary imdb. Now she has to meet a famous singer, in order to avoid being humiliated at school. She is the author of many novels for teens, including confessions of a teenage drama queen, my perfect life, sophie pittturnbull discovers america, planet janet, and planet jane in orbit. A teenage girl is convinced that her home city revolves around her until her family packs up and moves to the suburbs, where she finds herself competing for attention. There is only room for one drama queen which one will take centre stage. I thought that this was a relatively fun, fresh book, but there was some.
They move to dellwood or as lola calls it, deadwood, new jersey. Confessions of a teenage drama queen audiobook abridged. Mar 25, 2015 dealing with a teenage drama queen is one of the phases of motherhood. In a series of sharp skirmishes, both teenagers display generous quantities of grit and ego, and though lola beats out carla for the lead in the. The book confessions of a teenage drama queen is one of the best books ive ever read. Although i found it hard to root for lola due to her unruliness, she does learn a lot of lessons along the way. Confessions of a teenage drama queen i am a very theatrical person by nature. Confessions of a teenage drama queen book summary and study guide. Confessions of a teenage drama queen and millions of other books are available for instant. They are too busy worshipping their reigning drama queen, snooty carla santini, who is not about to share the spotlight on or offstage with anyone, especially a loudmouthed city slicker named lola. Confessions of a teenage drama queen is about a bit over dramatic teen girl named lola, who longs to be an actress someday and thrives in the city of new york.
Lola, is accustomed to playing the starring role in the fascinating production that is her life. Set in an american high school, this is a fast and funny account of the rivalry between carla, the resident drama queen, and the newcomer, lola, by a bestselling author. Confessions of a teenage drama queen is a young adult novel by dyan sheldon. Dealing with a teenage drama queen is one of the phases of motherhood. Book 1 of 3 in the confessions of a teenage drama queen series. It stars lindsay lohan as an aspiring teenaged actress whose family moves from new york city to new jersey, adam garcia as her favorite rock musician, glenne headly as her mother and. When she is forced to move to suburban new jersey, she is faced with overcoming the competition at her. Confessions of a teenage drama queen is a 2004 american teen musical comedy film directed by sara sugarman and produced by robert shapiro and mathew hart for. Confessions of a teenage drama queen disney movies. Songs like what are you waiting for and drama queen that girl build on the musical persona lohan began on freaky fridays ultimate, offering some of the sassy. Confessions of a teenage drama queen by dyan sheldon. Confessions of a teenage drama queen is a star vehicle for lindsay lohan in every sense.
She says, my writing for young adults comes from personal experience. Drama queen lola and her new best friend ella the girl who does everything shes told go on a madcap adventure through the city trying to get the attention of a celebrity in order for lola to save face after she tells a. It stars lindsay lohan as an aspiring teenaged actress whose family moves from new york city to new jersey, adam garcia as her favorite rock musician, glenne headly. But when she moves to new jersey with her family, lola discovers that the role of resident drama queen at dellwood deadwood high has already been cast by the borntowin, borntoruneverything carla santini. Clueless dramatics in teenage drama queen listless, silly. Confessions of a teenage drama queen paperback 7 july 2011 by dyan sheldon author visit amazons dyan sheldon page. Mary cep, or as she stubbornly likes to be known as lola, is. Mary elizabeth or lola, as she prefers to be called longs to be in the spotlight. A few weeks ago, i rewatched confessions of a teenage drama queen for the first time since i was 16. She read the whole book in a weekend, couldnt put it down. Confessions of a teenage drama queen written by dyan sheldon is a story about one teenage girl, who name is mary elizabeth cep or lola, as she prefers to be called. Confessions of a teenage drama queen is a 2004 american teen musicalcomedy film directed by sara sugarman and produced by robert shapiro and jerry leider for walt disney pictures. Jan 01, 1999 the book confessions of a teenage drama queen is one of the best books ive ever read.
Confessions of a teenage drama queen the lizzie mcguire movie 2movie collection. Dyan sheldon in her first year at a suburban new jersey high school, mary elizabeth cep, who now calls herself lola, sets her sights on the lead in the annual drama production, and finds herself in conflict. With confessions of a teenage drama queen, dyan sheldon has written a classic good girl vs. However, when her mother announces she is moving to the suburbs, lola is distraght. Drama queen lola and her new best friend ella the girl who does everything shes told go on a madcap adventure through the city trying to get the attention of a celebrity in order for lola to save face after she tells a spurofthemoment lie.
Confessions of a teenage drama queen novel wikipedia. Confessions of a teenage drama queen series by dyan sheldon. Dyan sheldon is the author of many books for young people, including confessions of a teenage drama queen, the crazy things girls do for love, and my worst best friend. Confessions of a teenage drama queen topic youtube. Originally released in 1999 through candlewick press, it was later turned into a disney motion picture of the same name in 2004 starring lindsay lohan and was made one of the ala book picks for 2006. Karla 2172014 do you think its good to follow your dreams no matter what. Lola lindsay lohan is a teenager living in new york city who aspires to become an actress. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. About this latest novel, she says, i think it takes all of us a while to figure out that the word love, like the word freedom, means different things to different people. Confessions of a teenage drama queen by dyan sheldon scholastic. Dyan sheldon author of confessions of a teenage drama queen.
Melodramatic, yet lovable lola vies with her archrival for the chance to stand center stage at dellwood high ages 12 and up. The screenplay is by gail parent and is based on dyan sheldon s 1999 novel of the same name. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Confessions of a teenage drama queen library of congress. Confessions of a teenage drama queen paperback july 1, 2011.
One lie leads to another and eventually lola is trying to crash the soldout concert, meet the members of the band, get the lead in the play and take her rightful place as teenage drama queen. Buy a cheap copy of confessions of a teenage drama queen book by dyan sheldon. Confessions of a teenage drama queen confessions of a teenage drama queen audiobook, by dyan sheldon. But when she moves to new jersey with her family, lola discovers that the role of resident drama queen at dellwood deadwood high has already been filled by the bornto. Its all in a days work for lola, teenage drama queen. If youve found yourself overwhelmed by the drama of life or if youve ever felt your reaction to things is a little crazy, these lessons are for you. Confessions of a teenage drama queen original soundtrack. I read this book a couple of years ago as disney made a movie out of it, and if a book has been made. Out of place in the suburban town, lola sets her sights on the lead in the school play while. Clueless dramatics in teenage drama queen listless. The wideopen ending will have young dramaqueensintraining eagerly searching the shelves for the next installment of lolas adventures. The best part of confessions of a teenage drama queen is lohan.
The confessions of a teenage drama queen book series by dyan sheldon includes books confessions of a teenage drama queen, my perfect life reissue, and confessions of a hollywood star. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. See the complete confessions of a teenage drama queen series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Confessions of a tennage drama queen is a really funny book about a girl with big dreams of becoming an actor. Confessions of a teenage drama queen movieguide movie.
Fastpaced there is only room for one drama queen which one will take centre stage. In a series of sharp skirmishes, both teenagers display generous quantities of grit and ego, and though lola beats out carla for the lead in the school. But no matter who or what gets in the way, lola wont give up on her lifes ambition. At her new school, carla santini the meanest and coolest girl in school hates her. Confessions of a teenage drama queen on apple books. With lindsay lohan, megan fox, adam garcia, glenne headly. Confessions of a teenage drama queen a lot of fluff and nonsense. Dyan sheldon a humorous look at the life of a new york teenager. Kids will enjoy identifying with her as she tries to both fit in and be different, and as she tries to follow her dreams while coping with new jersey and other obstacles.
Confessions of a teenage drama queen a book and a hug. Confessions of a teenage drama queen would seem more at home on the disney channel than on the big screenits strictly afterschool special material. It is about a girl named lola who moves from new york to new jersey. Confessions of a teenage drama queen series, book 1. When lola moves from new york city to boring dellwood.
Lola aims to get the leading role but that isnt okay with carla santinithe princess. Mary elizabeth cep or lola, as she prefers to be called longs to. Dyan sheldon was born in brooklyn, new york, and now lives in london. Confessions of a teenage drama queen audiobook by dyan. Years after my dreadful first days of high school, my reverence for lola has naturally waned.