Book excerpt: After what seems like forever, the Cheetah Girls are finally on their way into the recording studio to put together a demo tape with the help of superfamous producer Mouse Almighty. All sorts of things have held them up, from puppies and plagiarism to broken bones and social services, but now they finally have a recording date. There’s just one problem: Angie and Aqua aren’t going to be there! The twins’ smooth vocals are the foundation of every Cheetah track, but the two are going to be in Houston for Christmas when they’re supposed to be in the studio making music history. When Angie and Aqua have to choose between family and fame, will the Cheetahs ever be the same?