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Wright, Bil.
PUTTING MAKEUP ON THE FAT BOY
New York : Simon & Schuster BFYR, 2011
IL YA, RL 5.5
ISBN 1416939962
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 Carlos is 16 and he has all the confidence in the world.  He is a wanna be make up artist who is working towards his goal.  He lands a part time job at Macy’s and is sure that he is on his way to becoming famous.   When a real star comes in and loves what Carlos can do he may just be on that road.  But things are not going to be that easy for Carlos.  He has a lot to deal with.  His sister’s boyfriend is abusive, his boss’s jealousy of Carlos’ talent and his own crush on another boy at school.

SUBJECTS:      Makeup artists -- Fiction.
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                        High schools -- Fiction.
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