![]() ![]() Through Marcus’ ups and downs that are shared in a chatty tone sprinkled with plenty of humor, readers get a behind-the-scenes look at marketing strategies and the emotional peril of becoming too consumed by the quest for fame. Marcus’ father acts as an effective mirror who helps Marcus process and manage his social media consumption. Unfortunately, Marcus’ tendency to speak first and ask questions later leads to a collision course with social media trolls, competing against his creative partner for likes, and the alienation of friends. In fact, the movie that the duo created has landed them a spot on a popular television show. In this entry, the fame generated by Marcus and Sierra’s movie from their after-school film club goes to Marcus’ head and leads to an unhealthy social media fixation. ![]() References to Marcus Makes a Movie (2021) give a synopsis of the earlier story to smooth the way for new readers without taking up too much of the narrative. Comedian Hart’s sophomore middle-grade title, co-authored with Rodkey, explores the ways social media success can impact kids’ relationships and sense of self. ![]()
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