(3) 4-6 The third installment picks up at the end of summer theater camp. Back at school, Jack directs and Louisa stars in an all-student version of The Fantasticks for a musical theater competition. There's drama onstage and off as the duo grapples with first crushes, each on a different boy. The fast-paced narration features many musical theater references, both familiar and deliciously obscure.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kate Wetherhead. In this fast-paced, character-driven sequel to Jack & Louisa: Act 1, the titular friends are excited for their middle school's production of Guys and Dolls, but the new director, threatened by Jack's Broadway credits, bullies him through rehearsals. Lou stands up for him just in time for opening night. Though unrealistic, the story boasts many musical theater references that will delight Broadway fans.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) 4-6 The day Jack, a Broadway child actor, moves to Shaker Heights, Ohio, Louisa's life changes. Both MTNs ("Musical Theater Nerds") get cast in a community theater production of Into the Woods. Chock-full of musical-theater references, this predictable story is carried by endearing characters and authentic theater experiences. A solid choice for MTNs looking for a story that reflects their passion.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester