V Is for Victorine

V Is for Victorine is the exhilarating sequel to 'Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen,' perfect for readers aged 8-11, though younger children will enjoy it as a read-aloud. Set in 1915, the story follows Victorine Berryman, living incognito as Bella Mae Goodwin, as she navigates early Hollywood with her best friend, movie star Darleen Darling. The girls quickly find themselves embroiled in a high-stakes mystery involving stolen artifacts and dangerous villains. Beyond the thrilling adventure, the book subtly explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the social prejudices prevalent in early cinema, offering opportunities for meaningful discussions. It's a fast-paced, humorous, and heartwarming read that combines historical detail with an engaging plot.

In this exciting sequel to Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen, a young heiress in hiding and her film star best friend go on a quick-paced caper through early Hollywood. It’s 1915, and “missing” heiress Victorine Berryman is living incognito as “Bella Mae Goodwin” with her best friend, Darleen Darling, star of the exciting photoplay serials adventure-loving audiences crave. When the girls travel cross-country to set up roots in Hollywood, California, home of the developing film industry, they find themselves mixed up in a plot as dramatic as anything on the screen, involving switched luggage, stolen artifacts, and nefarious characters hot on their tails. But the stakes are entirely too real! As brave and resourceful Victorine tries to escape the villains’ clutches, she meets a slew of early Hollywood Who’s Whos and experiences the magic of the movie business—as well as its problems, including the harmful prejudices that can be perpetuated by popular films. Can Victorine thwart the bad guys—and figure out who she truly wants to be? Filled with hijinks, humor, and heart, this edge-of-your-seat sequel to Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen will have fans both old and new cheering “Bravo!”