Tyler on Prime Time Book

Tyler Stewart knows he’s going to be a television star. He’s funny, and his uncle Pete is a writer for the most popular show on TV. Best of all, Tyler’s parents have just sent him to visit Pete in Hollywood. Talk about luck—no more of his mom’s worrying and his dad’s instructions, for the rest of his summer vacation. Everyone in show business needs a break, and Tyler is sure this is going to be his.

Now Tyler has two weeks to land an audition and impress the sitcom’s moody star. First he’ll have to learn everything there is to know about life on the set, from navigating the food cart to breaking a story. And that will mean spending as much time as possible at the studio—despite his parents’ objections. With the help of his new friend Samantha, Tyler’s dream just might become a reality. But the road to fame is paved with surprises, and the part of a lifetime is sometimes the one we least expect. . ....

Publishers Weekly

A 12-year-old boy is secretly delighted to be shuffled off to Los Angeles, where he learns from his uncle how TV writers, producers and actors put together a show and the lingo on the job. "Audiences are likely to stay tuned, right through the closing credits," wrote PW. Ages 10-14. (July) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.