Twelve-year-old George Stable wants to be a rock star someday, but he gets horrible stage fright-unless he has his old teddy bear with him. Hiding the teddy in his guitar seems like a brilliant idea. Then George discovers that someone has hidden stolen jewels in the stuffing of his beloved bear. George's embarrassing "teddy bear habit" becomes the center of a life-and-death chase through Manhattan. Can George survive long enough to make his first television appearance? "Young readers will be able to relate to George and his quest for fame and fortune. The fast-paced ending is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats."

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