All That Glitters

by David Van Etten

Book Overview

ALL THAT GLITTERS is definitely not gold as Mallory struggles to control the runaway train that is her brand-new soap opera. At the end of Likely Story, Mallory had just learned that her TV show was... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375846786
• ISBN13: 9780375846786
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Length: 295 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

All That Glitters

Totally enjoyed the second installment of this series. Again I couldn't put the book down till I had finished it. Disappointed that I will have to wait for the 3rd book to find out what happens to Mallory! Another sunny day in the garden reading a fabulous book...I couldn't ask for a better day!! Well done to the authors!!

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Ever since the network decided to go forward with her soap opera idea, LIKELY STORY, Mallory's life has been far from normal. Meetings with the cast, the writers, the production staff, and photo shoots take up a large chunk of her time. Not to mention that, since she's still underage, she has to keep up with her school work, too. And somehow in all that frenzy and lack of sleep, she needs to find time to spend with her generous boyfriend, Keith. Keith has stayed by her side through all of the craziness, even after Mallory's best friend, Amelia, turned into her worst enemy. The cast and crew are working long hours trying to get the first week's worth of episodes wrapped up. The show is scheduled to air the following week. The network has brought in consultants, the worst being Frieda Weiner (appropriately enough pronounced `whiner'). Frieda is trying to change everything about LIKELY STORY that makes it unique. Suggesting the kids in the show have sex puts Mallory over the top. The cast is unhappy with the script changes. They're grumbling that the show isn't turning into the project that they had signed on for. To make matters worse, Dallas, the star, is terribly unhappy. Not long after signing his contract with the network, he was offered a chance to do Shakespeare in the Park back in New York City. Dallas is homesick, and missing his friends from Julliard. Mallory is stuck in the middle. Her boyfriend is missing her. Her mother is driving her nuts with her requests for script changes. The cast is expecting her to defend the storyline that brought them on board. When Dallas goes too far, Mallory finally takes matters into her own hands to get the show back to the vision she first started with. ALL THAT GLITTERS is a fine continuation of the LIKELY STORY series. The authors are able to share the chaos that surrounds the production of a new show. Since the main character is trying to be a normal teen in an exceptional situation, the appeal of the story will reach everyone. Mallory has grown up in the soap opera world and does all she can to avoid the normal pitfalls that exist in the industry. With the completion of the first episodes, Mallory and LIKELY STORY are gearing up for a final adventure in RED CARPET RIOT, due out in June 2009. Reviewed by: Jaglvr

Better and Better!

I wasn't able to rate this book due to some technical error but please note that I give this book a whopping 5 stars! With an increasingly sharp wit Van Etten sweeps you along as Mallory free falls into fame and celebrity which brings many hidden consequences. Rich with pop culture reference and technical prowess,the "behind the scenes" life of the newest soap "Likely Story" is illuminated in all its gritty glory. Highly entertaining for all ages this smart new series is a real page turner. I read this second installment in less than two days.

Definitely is Gold!

All That Glitters is a great continuation of Likely Story. Readers will be pleased to find all the characters we know and love - and the characters we love to hate - are back in part two. Mallory is just as endearing as she was in the previous novel, and you can't help but cheer her on as she tussles with network executives to keep her Likely Story from becoming as ridiculous as Good As Gold. What really drew me into the novel were the characters. The drama going on onstage has to compete with all of the character's personal dramas. Mallory is still struggling with balancing working life and being a normal teen, finding it nearly impossible when the two are so interwoven. The majority of the characters are much more complex than in the previous book - particularly noteworthy are Greg, Scooter, and Javier, who I especially enjoyed seeing become closer friends with Mallory, and grow as characters. The authors have really done a tremendous job with this sequel. There are so many plot twists and turns and unexpected happenings that readers will have a hard time finding an excuse to put the book down. Once you start, you can't stop - you're hooked! Definitely a worthwhile read for anyone looking for a fun book to read.