The Talent Series
The Talent Series is a series of novels written for preteenagers and teenagers by Zoey Dean. It is among the many of Zoey Dean's preteen series.
Plot Summary
Twelve-year-old Mackenzie "Mac" Little-Armstrong May Be the toast of the town at Bel-Air Middle School, aka BAMS, but at home, she's just another face in the crowd. While her older brother, Jenner, is a talented surfer who's constantly snagging prizes at competitions; her younger sister, Maude, is a certified genius; her father is an amazing screenwriter; and her mother is the first-ever woman to become an agent for Initiative, one of the biggest agencies in the country, repping some of the latest and greatest stars to hit Hollywood; Mac is simply a nobody. Although, she has great fashion sense, wields an AmEx like nobody's business, and has friends galore, she really wants is a talent; and she's determined to find one.
Cordelia "Coco" Kingsley has been living in her mother, Cardammon's, shadow since she inhaled her first breath. Cardammon is a huge name in the music industry, and one of the most talented vocalists. Luckily, Coco managed to inherit both Cardammon's amazing looks, and her vocal capacity. Between her singing and her dancing, Coco just knows that she could be the next big thing. Unfortunately, solo stars are out; duos are in. To have a shot at stardom, Coco will have to pair up with a partner. But when Cardammon introduces the girl to Coco, fists fly. Coco's new partner is Mac's enemy. Aka, Coco's enemy.
Evangelina Becks is tan, tall, and gorgeous. While her best friends, Coco and Mac spend hours primping and getting ready, Becks is more of an effortless beauty, simply stepping out with a swipe of lipgloss on her mouth, and her sun-kissed hair hanging loosely down her back. As an amazing female surfer, being out on the water is just another day at the beach. But conversing with her suddenly-hot, dog-loving neighbor, Austin Holloway, has become the challenge of a lifetime. She wants to share kisses with him, and hold hands; but if she doesn't confess her true feelings, someone else just may snatch him up first.
Emily Mungler is anything but LA cool. An Iowa native, Emily and her best friend Paige Harrington are visiting LA for a little rest and relaxation; but the one thing they're determined to do is get a GLIMPSE of their favorite movie star, Davey Woodward. With Emily's mom in tow, the two besties are planning on getting into true diva mode this week. But when Emily surprises everyone by displaying her secret talent, acting, even Mac is impressed. Mac is determined to make Emily a star during her Hollywood stay. And maybe, just maybe, by helping Emily to reach her true potential, Mac will be able to find her talent, as well.
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Books
The books are published by Razorbill. The complete series has been published in paperback.
1. Talent 2. Almost Famous 3. Star Power
Characters
Emily Mungler: wavy-haired, rosy cheeked Emily can't believe she's finally visiting L.A. from Cedartown, Iowa. She's a certified expert on teen heartthrob Davey Woodward, and desperately wants to meet him. Unfortunately, Em and her BFF Paige aren't exactly red carpet regulars. The preetier and more talented of the two, Emily may have what it takes to catch Davey's eye - but will she ditch Paige to do it? On the cover of the book, Emily Mungler is modeled by Alekandra Martin
Mackenzie Little-Armstrong: Mac is the undisputed leader of Bel-Air Middle School and the daughter of the most powerful talent agent in L.A. With her waist-length blong hair and turquoise eyes lined with M.A.C (of course!) mascara, everyone admires her poise, popularity and style. But Mac is AbOUT to prove where her real talent lies. She jst needs to figure out what it is. On the cover of the book, Mackenzie Little-Armstrong is modeled by Meg Simmons.
Evangelina Becks: More comfortable on her Hawaiian flower-print surfboard than shopping on Rodeo, Mac's freckled, sporty BFF Becks was born for the beach. She's been acing surfing competitions and trading jabs with her next-door-neighbor and surf buddy, Austin, for years. But everything's about to change for this auburn-haired surfer girl.
Cordelia "Coco" Kingsley: The third and final member of Mac's "Inner Circle", all Coco wants is to be a pop-star like her uber-famous mom. With her glossy chocolate-brown hair and warm brown eyes, Coco certainly has the looks for it. She hopes that her talent will be enough to make her a star. Too bad she's not the only triple-threat with Top-Forty dreams at Bel-Air Middle School.