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When Bex gets an audition for The Tingle Factor, she begs geeky guitarist Matthew to accompany her, hoping he'll lift her performance. But the judges want Matthew - not Bex! Bex swallows her envy, and persuades a reluctant Matthew to take part by offering to help with his family. While Matthew gets swept up in the world of reality TV, it's Bex who has to deal with his sweet, affection-starved sister and his angry, disabled mother. Warm, thought-provoking and very funny.
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TV talent shows are extremely popular with teenagers.
A hilarious look at the world of TV reality programmes, this is also a thought-provoking book which covers serious issues in a very accessible way.
The author's first children's book Comin 2 Gt U was very well reviewed.
A hilarious look at the world of TV reality programmes, this is also a thought-provoking book which covers serious issues in a very accessible way.
The author's first children's book Comin 2 Gt U was very well reviewed.
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You don't have to be a fan of any of the TV talent shows to appreciate this story, but it might be a bit of a revelation to those who regularly follow these programmes. Bex is 14 and desperate to appear in "The Tingle Factor", so she teams up with Matthew, who is a pretty good guitar player and together they head off for the auditions. The judges (Hmm? Wonder who Justin is based on?!) decide that Matthew should go through without Bex, but to everyone's surprise he is reluctant to grab this opportunity. Bex discovers that Matthew, who is also 14, is the carer for his disabled single mother and therefore cannot just disappear for several weeks even if fame and fortune might be at the end of it all. Bex decides to help the Layton family and thus Matthew is free to take part in the show. It proves to be an interesting and enlightening experience for them both.
The story may not be totally accurate in its depiction of the making of TV talent shows, but it does illustrate the point that they are more about ensuring high TV ratings than recognising real talent. Matthew begins to be taken in by the glitz and is attracted to the scheming, lying girl who calls herself `Twilight'. Even his absent father tries to use Matthew's new-found popularity to revive his flagging career. Meanwhile Bex is struggling to keep her end of the bargain as Mathew's mother feels more and more left out of her son's new life. This book will appeal to young readers (10 +) and I have to say that I think Mr Packham did the right thing when he abandoned acting to take up writing. Children are going to be watching out for his next book.
The story may not be totally accurate in its depiction of the making of TV talent shows, but it does illustrate the point that they are more about ensuring high TV ratings than recognising real talent. Matthew begins to be taken in by the glitz and is attracted to the scheming, lying girl who calls herself `Twilight'. Even his absent father tries to use Matthew's new-found popularity to revive his flagging career. Meanwhile Bex is struggling to keep her end of the bargain as Mathew's mother feels more and more left out of her son's new life. This book will appeal to young readers (10 +) and I have to say that I think Mr Packham did the right thing when he abandoned acting to take up writing. Children are going to be watching out for his next book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book and it didn't take me long. I loved the way that the two main characters were alternated writing every chapter, it gave a different view and depth to the novel and was very effective and made you want to read on. This book addresses some real issues and gives people an insight into what like is like for young carers, but it also has a great sense of fun and teenage likes and dislikes with an "X Factor" like competition and also the romance. Although I think the front cover may look more childish than the book actually is I think the book is suited for young teenagers and definitely a great read. I would recommend this book to people that like realistic and heart warming novels.
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I got this for my daughter. She thought it was brilliant the way the chapters bounced back and forth between the 2 main characters. She didn't put it down for days until she announced yesterday it was finished. She was very happy (mainly I think because of the romance angle), anyway, this is what she wrote:
The book "The Bex Factor",Its defiently an enjoyable book for girls.
Its got bits of Romance, competition and once you start you wont be able to stop reading.
I like the idea that two charactors are telling the story because its interessting to read and easy to enjoy.
If you buy this book i'm sure it'll make it to your top 10 faves.
The book "The Bex Factor",Its defiently an enjoyable book for girls.
Its got bits of Romance, competition and once you start you wont be able to stop reading.
I like the idea that two charactors are telling the story because its interessting to read and easy to enjoy.
If you buy this book i'm sure it'll make it to your top 10 faves.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fun book for TV Talent Show Fans
Is your child hooked on dreams of fame? Do they watch all the TV talent shows and hope that they will be a pop star one day? Get them The Bex Factor. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Antonia Chitty
Has the Tingle Factor (!)
I'm an older male (50) and like reading about situations with which I'm not familiar. This is an easy read and gives great insight into some young teenager's views and feelings. Read more
Published 5 months ago by D. Mowll
A really enjoyable read
I know I'm not the target audience here (being a 44 year old male who really dislikes all things X Factor) but I really loved this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by H. Martin
If you like XFactor .. (and aged 13) you'll love this book
This book was right up my daughters street ! She is a big fan of reality TV shows like XFactor and absolutely loves reading books involving anything to do with singing, drama... Read more
Published 5 months ago by I. Mcintosh
A step into 11 year old chic lit -but none the worse for it
Bex's dream is to win a TV talent show called The Tingle Factor. However, she suspects that her singing isn't good enough, so she persuades Matthew, a talented young guitarist, to... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Roger Sharp
Entertaining and nicely written
A very nicely written book. An entertaining story based around the current "reality" TV craze with some useful and perceptive points of moral guidance along the way. Read more
Published 6 months ago by NorfolkBooks
X Factor reading
Having thoroughly enjoyed Simon Packham's last book,I bought this one for my niece, and decided to read it myself first. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mt Thomas Scanlon
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