SuitabookFinding a public voice
Trixie moves from being one of the shyest students to performing stand-up and developing a comedy act.
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Ellen Schreiber - Author
A coming-of-confidence story about a shy student discovering that comedy can give her a public voice, while success and romance pull her towards competing priorities.
Trixie Shapiro may be one of the shyest students at Mason High, but she's also the funniest. When her best friend, Jazzy, signs her up to perform stand-up at Senior Talent Night, Trixie's terrified she'll absolutely choke. And as if a seemingly disastrous debut isn't enough, Trixie's drama teacher encourages her to try again—this time at the local comedy club, Chaplin's.To her surprise, Trixie's confidence begins to swell, and a surefire comedy act is born. Trixie finds herself on a fast track, winning contests and earning a job as the opening comic at the comedy club. It's a dream come true. Then Trixie lands a boyfriend—her longtime crush, hipster Gavin Baldwin. Now caught between the increasing demands of two worlds, Trixie faces a difficult choice between a romantic, inviting path and a risky shot at comedic stardom.Ellen Schreiber narrates an inspiring and entertaining story of a shy teen who, struggling to find her voice, discovers a shining place in the spotlight.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA coming-of-confidence story about a shy student discovering that comedy can give her a public voice, while success and romance pull her towards competing priorities.
Trixie moves from being one of the shyest students to performing stand-up and developing a comedy act.
Trixie gains contests, a comedy-club job and a boyfriend, then faces increasing demands from both worlds.
Jazzy signs Trixie up, and Trixie’s drama teacher encourages her to try performing again.
The central tension invites discussion about whether confidence comes from external success, personal practice, supportive people, or making an independent choice.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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