-Brand new for Egmont, Ellie May is a little film star with a big personality. Like a mini version of Legally Blonde's Elle Woods, she is fabulous and flawed, but she has an enormous heart and she's totally endearing. Girls of 7+ will adore her. -'This book made me laugh out loud. Ellie May rocks!' Andy Stanton, author of Mr Gum. -'Superbly quirky and amusing . a clever and witty riposte to the celebrity obsessed, superficial society we live in' Konnie Huq, star of Blue Peter and the Xtra Factor  -Marianne Levy is a bit of a star herself (see across for biog). Her genuine funniness really comes across in this series with its cast of kooky characters.

-Embraces the glitz of celebrity while gently poking fun at it. -Fills a gap. There's nothing quite like this out there. -Gorgeously vibrant, funny, sweet illustrations by the brilliant Ali Pye. Marianne, Ellie May and Ali are the perfect combination.   -Stunning package to make this book feel really special: cute cut-down format, inside cover printing, lots of fun extra material (e.g. Ellie May's hilarious responses to fan letters, fun quotes from celebs and little girls, extracts from Giggle magazine).

-Series website, advertising in girls' magazines, and clever PR/marketing planned. -The second book in the series, Ellie May Is Totally Happy To Share Her Place In The Spotlight, is publishing in April 2013.