The narrator, Ella, has embarrassing parents who are wannabe actors. They move to LA to pursue their dreams, and Ella starts at a new private school where she lies about her parents being famous Spanish movie stars. She befriends a girl named May, who is kind and genuine, and also catches the attention of a popular girl named Kyra and her brother Johnny. However, when Ella's lie is exposed at a party, she is humiliated and ostracized. But in a surprising twist, Ella's parents actually become famous after landing roles in a superhero movie, making Ella the most popular kid in school. Despite this, Ella remains loyal to May and rejects the superficial friendships offered by Kyra and others.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Ella's parents are wannabe movie stars who have always dreamed of being famous.
2. Ella's parents move the family from Indiana to Los Angeles to pursue their acting careers.
3. Ella starts at a new private school in Los Angeles, where she meets Kara and Johnny.
4. Kara believes Ella's parents are famous Spanish movie stars and introduces Ella to her friends.
5. Ella lets Kara believe the lie and starts to enjoy her newfound popularity.
6. Ella meets a girl named May who is being bullied by Kara and her friends.
7. Ella befriends May and starts to hang out with her instead of Kara.
8. Johnny apologizes for Kara's behavior and invites Ella to his birthday party.
9. May is initially hesitant to attend the party, but Johnny assures her she's welcome.
10. Kara tries to prank May by switching chemicals in a chemistry lab, but Ella intervenes.
11. Kara's behavior towards May and Ella escalates, and Kara becomes increasingly mean-spirited.
12. Ella's parents crash Johnny's party and reveal themselves as Ella's parents, embarrassing Ella in front of her friends.
13. The truth about Ella's parents' lack of fame is revealed, and Ella is shunned by her classmates.
14. May stands by Ella and supports her, and Ella finally feels like she has a true friend.
15. Ella's parents surprisingly land roles in a highly anticipated superhero movie and become Hollywood's new breakthrough stars.
16. Ella's classmates and former friends, including Kara, try to befriend her again now that her parents are famous.
17. Ella rejects Kara's attempts at reconciliation and walks away with May, her true friend.