Crystal — Walter Dean Myers

Crystal Brown has that one-in-a-million look that millions of teenagers wish for every day. Her exotic looks and special appeal make her a high-fashion photographer's dream come true.

Before long her face graces chic magazine covers and expensive perfume ads. She's wanted for late-night talk shows and is even offered a part in an upcoming movie. It seems that nothing can stop Crystal from climbing to the top of the modeling world.

But there's another side of Crystal that doesn't want to grow up too soon and sees the tarnished edges of this high-gloss world. Crystal knows there's a price to pay for fame. Is it more than she is willing to give?