Connor Trent is a likable kid who works hard at a tennis club and hard at his tennis training. There isn't much money in his family and he's always upConnor Trent is a likable kid who works hard at a tennis club and hard at his tennis training. There isn't much money in his family and he's always up against the rich kids with money to burn on expensive equipment and trainers. He's crushing on Maddy, daughter of the club's manager. But they all have bigger problems - someone is sabotaging the fundraising efforts of the club....more
I really wanted to like this story about a ninth grader's attempt to transition onto her high school team from middle school while competing against hI really wanted to like this story about a ninth grader's attempt to transition onto her high school team from middle school while competing against her best friend in the 100 meter. The contrivances were annoying and not believable....more
I go into these books aimed at struggling/ reluctant readers with certain expectations. I expect that character development will suffer at the expenseI go into these books aimed at struggling/ reluctant readers with certain expectations. I expect that character development will suffer at the expense of action. But I do expect a certain consistency and believability. For example, first the older brother is home from college on break, then suddenly home from college all the time, as well as being unrealistically involved. The thread of lies the mc was spinning was intriguing and what made me pick up the book to begin with; the resolution? Not so much.
Simplistic and a bit glossy and tidy, but a fair addition to any library's hi-lo collection. Clean.Simplistic and a bit glossy and tidy, but a fair addition to any library's hi-lo collection. Clean....more
I initially liked the concept, good kid led astray and sent to wilderness day camp as last chance before juvie, but just ended up totally unrealistic I initially liked the concept, good kid led astray and sent to wilderness day camp as last chance before juvie, but just ended up totally unrealistic and I couldn't buy in. Good for kids who want a quick, uncomplicated read....more
Not as believable as some of the hi-lo books I've read. This "issue" demands more character development, which is conspicuously absent in these types Not as believable as some of the hi-lo books I've read. This "issue" demands more character development, which is conspicuously absent in these types of books. ...more
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