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Mia Megastar
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  • Published: 3 April 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761342158
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $14.99

Mia Megastar

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Paperback
3 Apr 2024
EBook
3 Apr 2024
Audiobook
4 Feb 2025
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Lulu Bell meets Glee in a charming and hilarious junior fiction series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou!

Meet Mia!

Mia lives above Costa's, which everyone knows is the best shop for groceries and pastries.
She has a cute-but-annoying brother, Yianni, and the best friends ever. Oh, and her mum plays the worst pranks. Mia loves dancing and singing and is always putting on a show. This year, she gets closer to her dream of becoming a megastar, but the road to stardom has its dramas . . .

A Star Is Born
From screen star Ada Nicodemou (Home and Away) comes this energetic series, perfect for kids aged eight-and-up dreaming of the stage! Fire up the souvla (that's the Greek barbecue, by the way) and join the Summerdale Stage Stars on a journey of friendship, teamwork, family . . . and more than a few wacky dance moves.

‘Inspiring and filled with encouragement to follow one’s dream.’ Kids Book Review

What Makes Mia Megastar Special?- A hilarious family, great friends, and a distinctly Aussie setting
- Humorous hand-scrawled notes and highlight words
- High-energy illustrations by Serena Geddes
- Bonus recipes and acting tips from Ada!

Unlock Learning and Literacy with Mia Megastar!

Vocabulary Expansion
Age-appropriate extended vocabulary, easy-to-read page design to improve comprehension.

Cultural Enrichment
Encourages an authentic connection to community and Australian heritage.

Emotional Intelligence
Discuss empathy, healthy relationships and common childhood experiences through engaging characters and a dynamic neighbourhood.


‘Positive story that encourages us to give things a go: step out of our comfort zones, make friends with new people, and love those who love us.' Glam Adelaide
‘Lively and funny, with cute illustrations throughout and a fun-loving story for ages 8+’ School Days Magazine
  • Published: 3 April 2024
  • ISBN: 9781761342158
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $14.99
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About the author

Ada Nicodemou

Ada Nicodemou is one of Australia’s favourite media personalities and for over 27 years has gained a solid local and international family audience. She is best known for her role as Leah Patterson on Channel 7’s longest running and highest rating series, Home & Away, on which she still stars.

Ada has been nominated for seven Logie Awards (including ‘Most Popular Actress’ in 2022) and won the 2006 Inside Soap Award for 'Best Australian Actress'. In 2005 she starred on the popular television show Dancing with the Stars and took out the winning trophy. In 2012 Ada was the host of Please Marry My Boy which aired on the 7 Network.

In 2023, Ada took her love of home cooking online by sharing cook-along videos with her mum to her Instagram page, garnering a huge following and reaching more than 1 million views and counting.

Ada has also used her large following to promote and raise awareness for various charities she feels passionately about, including The Good Friday Appeal and Breast Screen Australia.

Mia Megastar is inspired by Ada's childhood when she grew up in her family shop, performed for an audience at every opportunity and dreamed of one day becoming a star.

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Praise for Mia Megastar

The story is lively, has funny moments and really a story about her and her family who call each other by Greek names which Mia translates for readers. Tinged with cute illustrations throughout the book, it is an ideal fun loving book for ages 8+.

School Days Magazine, School Days Magazine

The strong characters are relatable and each bring their own special quality to the story. The introduction and discussion of Greek language, food and traditions is a wonderful way to expose readers to another culture. At the end of the book is a Q & A with Ada Nicodemou which is both enlightening and worth sharing with children. Highly recommended.

Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus

This is a nice story for younger middle-aged readers. It is positive from beginning to end and encourages us to give things a go: to step out of our comfort zones, make friends with new people, and love those who love us.

Sue Mauger, Glam Adelaide

. . . an attractive layout with many visual features including acting tips from someone who has proven herself . . . make this a series that is going to appeal to a large number of newly-independent readers.

Barbara Braxton, The Bottom Shelf

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Mia Megastar by Ada Nicodemou

OUT 3 APRIL: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mia-megastar-9781761342158 Lulu Bell meets Glee in a charming and hilarious junior fiction series from beloved Aussie actor Ada Nicodemou! Meet Mia! Her life is pretty interesting and amazing. She's the only kid in her class who lives above a shop. And not just any shop – everyone knows Costa’s is the best place for groceries and the yummiest pastries. She has a cute-but-annoying little brother, Yianni, and the best friends ever. Oh, and her mum plays the worst pranks. Mia loves dancing and singing and is always putting on a show. And she's ready to step into the limelight . . . this year will see Mia get closer to her dream of becoming a megastar. But the road to stardom is not without a little drama. . .