Tourist Trap

Um, almost ...See, the thing is, I almost have enough money, I have tons of riding students who pay me, but there's this guy, and every time he calls I have to see him, so I've kind of been skipping work lately ...but I'll have the fee soon, I promise!Children's LiteratureCassandra Grace has just graduated from Lake Logan High School and has already booked herself solid with horseback riding lessons. An accomplished rider, Cassie plans on earning her college spending money by winning a local riding competition, but that means working long hours at her parents' ranch to get money for the entry fee. Cassie does not expect much excitement before heading off to college. But she gets more than she bargained for when she falls in love with an invader named Jared, one of the wealthy vacationers up from New York City. Cassie throws off her responsible self and runs wild with Jared, shirking duties on the ranch, hanging out at the beach, and ditching her long time friends. The reality check that she has not earned enough for her entry fee, and her growing feelings for Jared, send Cassie spiraling. Her situation is not unlike that of many graduating seniors, which makes this a must-have for teenage girls. Freshmen and seniors alike will relate to Cassie's trials with her parents and friends as she looks to stretch her wings a bit. Harrison proves that she can start with characters from scratch and create a compelling story that holds the reader from start to finish. Recommended for any Young Adult collection.