By Steven Gosling (author) Part of the KAMARI BROWN series
"Kamari Brown And His First Million is an entertaining story for readers around 12+."
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A young boy desperate to become rich and provide for his family. But what is he willing to do to get there? Thirteen year-old Kamari Brown lives with his mum and twin brother Jaden. He’ll do anything to be a millionaire, so his mum can afford a car and they don’t have to eat reject Anderson Pies every night.
The lovable wheeler dealer type, his schemes usually end up getting him into trouble, whether it’s his dragon selling business or the school bully wanting payback when the love potion he bought doesn’t work. But his new rap song is the golden ticket, all he has to do is get his next door neighbour Amy to take it to her work experience at Andover Records.
This is an entertaining story featuring a lovable rogue main character with a heart of gold. Kamari reminded me of some of the characters I used to enjoy when I was younger, Bart Simpson, Louis Stevens, Taj from ‘Kerching!’. Younger versions of Del Boy, looking for shortcuts in a way that’s mischievous and entertaining.
But family is truly at the heart of this story and when getting what he wants would need him to be the opposite of everything he believes in. His intentions are good and the thirteen year old is perhaps old beyond his years in his keenness to find success and support his family. I loved the dynamics with his brother Jaden and Amy.
I also liked the very teen struggles in the book, from school to despairing where he’s taken to get his hair done. I think there’s potential for lots of stories about Kamari’s past and future get rich schemes - I would definitely be interested in knowing how he got a Komodo Dragon. Kamari Brown And His First Million is an entertaining story for readers around 12+.
Charlotte Walker, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
13-year-old KAMARI BROWN is determined to be a big success, so that he can give his poor family everything they deserve, but his get rich schemes get him more trouble than money. This time, he’s made a record that he’s sure will be a massive hit. This gets mixed up with the record of TYRONE BIGGS, a famous rapper, when his neighbour AMY takes Tyrone’s record to her boss JUSTIN POTSWORTHY, of Andover Records.
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He hails Kamari as the next big thing in music. Meanwhile, Kamari and his twin brother JADEN have a run in with JEMIMA ANDERSON the daughter of his mum LEONA’S boss at the company picnic. She’s a snob, who pokes fun at them for being poor.
She only came because her father promised her the biggest party ever if she did. Kamari is desperate to live in Parkview Heights where Jemima and all the rich people live, and win student of the year. Jemima, who goes to the local private school always wins.
Mr Potsworthy signs Kamari up for a recording contract, and he sets off on a publicity tour prior to release, with Amy as his chaperone. He finds out that Jemima’s only successful because she cheats. He thwarts her, and wins Student of the Year.
A rapper and Student of the Year, is like all his Christmas’ and birthdays together. When Jemima finds out Kamari is becoming famous, she invites him to her party. She says it’s only for him, because his brother is a nobody.
Kamari is faced with a dilemma about whether to go or not, as him and his brother always do everything together. He’s always wanted to mingle with the rich, and things go to his head. He says yes and goes, excluding Jaden.
This causes a fall out. Kamari and Amy find out about the record mix up, and tell Mr Potsworthy. He decides to steal the song and release it anyway, as Tyrone is going back to America and won’t find out until it is too late.
He persuades Kamari to go along with the lie by promising him fame and fortune. Kamari is sure his family will agree when they’re all rich. Mr Potsworthy fires Amy to keep the secret and organises a big release event.
Jaden finds out about Kamari’s lies, and Amy’s firing; they have a massive fight which virtually ends their relationship. That night, Kamari re-evaluates his actions, and decides to put things right. He makes up with Jaden and Amy, and they decide to get Tyrone Biggs to the release event before he leaves, and tell the truth.
They find Tyrone and must race to the release event before it’s too late, and tell everything to Mr Potsworthy’s boss Mr PRENDERGAST. Mr Potsworthy tries to deny things, but is fired. Although Kamari ends up losing his rap career, he’s gained his brother back, and a few lessons along the way.
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13-year-old KAMARI BROWN is determined to be a big success, so that he can give his poor family everything they deserve, but his get rich schemes get him more trouble than money. This time, he’s made a record that he’s sure will be a massive hit.
Kamari Brown And His First Million features in the following genres: Indie Author Books , Indie Books We Love, Recommendations, Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Award
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Kamari Brown And His First Million was written by Steven Gosling and published by Secta Publishing
Kamari Brown And His First Million has 272 pages
Yes it is part of KAMARI BROWN series
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