1. By Kayli Brotherson

2. Shannon Hale Lives in Utah Has been writing since the age of ten. Her first published book was Goose Girl in 2003. (info from By msadmin) Wrote: Along with- Book of 1000 Days Enna Burning Austenland The Goose Girl Princess Academy

3. Characters Main characters- Becky Jack Mike Jack Celeste Callahan Felix Callahan Not Main but somewhat important Hyrum Fiona Polly Sam Melisa

4. Becky Jack Becky is- -Pretty… to a point. -funny! Oh so very funny. -concerned about her weight -loves her family -overly honest -LDS -humble -from Layton Utah

5. Felix Callahan Felix is- -The kind of guy who carries a mirror in his pocket. -Dreamy, sexy, hot, etc etc etc -Sarcastic -Living life in the fast lane. -Famous Actor & Married to a super model. -Makes millions -Hater of the little mermaid. Sadly Felix isn’t real so brad will have to take his place.

6. My Favorite Character Celeste the French super model -Big headed -French accent -Fashion freak -unusual catch phrases EXAMPLE Normal person- “rest your head on it” Celeste- “ask your pillow”

7. Least Favorite Character Mike -Always making awkward situations. -Best thing about him is that he enjoys golf and long walks on the beach. -He has a lot of one word answers. -Kind of Boring My Least Favorite Character

8. Plot Summary We are introduced to a Mormon family from Layton Utah where we find Becky getting ready to sell a screen play she had written and had somehow come across someone willing to buy it. Exposition

9. Plot Summary Average housewife Becky meets her fantasy man from the movies, they become best friends and their spouses become uncomfortable with the idea. Rising action

10. Plot Summary Climax Becky’s husband gets cancer and dies.

11. Plot Summary Falling Action Felix starts coming around while Becky is recovering from her husbands death.

12. Plot Summary Resolution Her and Felix stay best friends and live happily ever after.

13. Setting Time - late 1990’s into 2000’s Important because you watch the characters grow as the story goes on. Place-Layton Utah It makes Becky’s Character more credible

14. Themes Divorce-Celeste has affair on Felix. Mike and Becky over her “best friend” Social status- Felix rich, Becky…not so much. Religion- different beliefs on how to live.

15. -I give this book a 10-10! -Only book to make me laugh and cry -Totally believable -Makes you want more Rating of book

16. Social issue The causes of divorce Laziness Lack of communication Affairs Etc

17. Bibliography Light background- http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2134/2068439001_a49b7427ab.jpg Celeste pic-http://bcbg.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pBCBG1- 4012531_outfit_dt.jpg Becky couple pic- http://www.ldssplash.com/traditions/lds_weddings/wed1.gif Brad pitt pic-http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/X7YdCw- Otht/2004+Primetime+Emmy+Awards+Arrivals/2wPTYiAIzLh/Brad+Pitt Shannon Hale books- http://www.squeetus.com/stage/books.htmlhttp://www.squeetus.com/stage/books.html The Actor and the Housewife By msadmin | May 27, 2009 http://www.1800blogger.com/2009/05/27/the-actor-and-the-housewife/ Bibliography