Books Like Hollywood, Dead Ahead
Families who loved Hollywood, Dead Ahead by Kate Klise often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Hollywood, Dead Ahead by Kate Klise often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for Hollywood, Dead Ahead when your child is grappling with the sting of being left out or feeling like their hard work is being credited to someone else. This epistolary novel follows the 43 Old Cemetery Road trio as they travel to California to see their book turned into a movie. However, the situation turns sour when a greedy producer attempts to cut Olive, the ghost, out of the project entirely. It is a witty exploration of standing up for yourself and the importance of loyalty in friendships. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary and the clever use of letters, memos, and newspaper clippings to tell the story. While it deals with a ghost and a 'femme fatale,' the tone remains firmly in the realm of absurdist humor rather than horror. It is an excellent choice for kids aged 8 to 12 who enjoy wordplay and stories where children (and ghosts) outsmart misguided adults.
