➤ Story title: A Pretty Face
➤ Author: John Escott
➤ Summary:
➤ A Pretty Face tells the story of Gina Bell, a cheerful young woman living in the small English town of Penford. She works in a bookshop and enjoys her peaceful, ordinary life. One day, a film crew arrives in town to shoot a movie. Their presence brings excitement and curiosity among the townspeople.
➤ Gina’s life takes a surprising turn when one of the film crew members, a director named Henry, notices her. He is immediately struck by her natural beauty and friendly personality. Despite her modesty and inexperience, Henry asks her to appear in the film. At first, Gina is nervous and hesitant because she has never acted before, but her friends encourage her to take the opportunity.
➤ As filming begins, Gina quickly becomes popular on the set. Everyone admires her sincerity and charm, which make her stand out from the professional actresses. She soon finds herself enjoying the experience and growing more confident each day.
➤ However, her sudden rise to fame also brings challenges. Some people in the town become jealous, and Gina begins to question whether she truly belongs in the glamorous world of movies. Deep down, she values kindness, honesty, and simple happiness over fame.
➤ By the end of the story, Gina learns that true beauty is not only about having “a pretty face,” but about being genuine, warm-hearted, and confident in oneself. She decides to follow her dreams — but in her own way, staying true to who she really is.
➤ Main themes:
➤ Inner beauty vs. outer beauty
➤ Self-confidence and personal growth
➤ Dreams and opportunities
➤ The value of sincerity and humility
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