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Dive into a captivating coming-of-age tale with 'Pest,' a riveting novel that encapsulates the challenges of high school life and the quest for independence against a backdrop of quirky jobs. In this compelling story, high school senior Hallie Mayhew navigates the extravagant world of Montecito, balancing her duties at her dad's pest control business and her mom's pond cleaning service, all while dreaming of winning the prestigious Verhaag Scholarship. Hallie's life is anything but ordinary; she grapples with a relentless competition for the scholarship, unexpected setbacks, and the complexities of young love. As burglaries disrupt her affluent clients, Hallie's side gigs threaten to derail her graduation plans. The fun yet poignant narrative delves into the pressures of adolescence, family dynamics, and the desire for self-discovery. Join Hallie as she takes on the challenge of managing her responsibilities, battling her parking lot rival, and possibly finding unexpected support from Spencer Salazar, the rich and infuriating boy next door. 'Pest' is a fresh young adult fiction that will resonate with readers longing for adventure and personal growth. Explore themes of ambition, friendship, and the struggle for identity in this relatable novel. Perfect for fans of contemporary YA novels, 'Pest' delivers humor and heart in an unforgettable journey.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684428120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Turner
Description:
High school senior Hallie Mayhew spends her days traipsing from one lavish Montecito estate to the next . . . spraying ant poison.
Between her dad’s pest control company, her mom’s pond cleaning service, and her side gig at a tourist hotspot in Santa Barbara, Hal puts the “work” in working class. But Hal has qualms about gassing gophers. She’s tired of ditching friends to skim dead fish from fountains, and she’s weary of divorced-parent politics. So Hal has a plan: win the prestigious Verhaag Scholarship, go to an east coast school, and never come back.
But the Verhaag Scholarship has a proud history of nepotism and a last-minute contender just crawled out of the woodwork. Hal’s parking lot nemesis has usurped the Yearbook Committee, depriving her of her only extracurricular credit. To make matters worse, her Montecito clients are in a defensive frenzy over a rash of estate burglaries, and if her jobs keep making her tardy, she may not even graduate.
With her college plans rapidly derailing, Hal is forced to enlist the help of Spencer Salazar: the dim, infuriating (and kinda hot) rich kid next door. Hal’s willing to do anything to win the scholarship, but her side gigs are creating a tangled web that might keep her stuck in Santa Barbara forever, and now she’s wondering—maybe too late—if she misjudged the boy next door.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781684428120
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Turner
Description:
High school senior Hallie Mayhew spends her days traipsing from one lavish Montecito estate to the next . . . spraying ant poison.
Between her dad’s pest control company, her mom’s pond cleaning service, and her side gig at a tourist hotspot in Santa Barbara, Hal puts the “work” in working class. But Hal has qualms about gassing gophers. She’s tired of ditching friends to skim dead fish from fountains, and she’s weary of divorced-parent politics. So Hal has a plan: win the prestigious Verhaag Scholarship, go to an east coast school, and never come back.
But the Verhaag Scholarship has a proud history of nepotism and a last-minute contender just crawled out of the woodwork. Hal’s parking lot nemesis has usurped the Yearbook Committee, depriving her of her only extracurricular credit. To make matters worse, her Montecito clients are in a defensive frenzy over a rash of estate burglaries, and if her jobs keep making her tardy, she may not even graduate.
With her college plans rapidly derailing, Hal is forced to enlist the help of Spencer Salazar: the dim, infuriating (and kinda hot) rich kid next door. Hal’s willing to do anything to win the scholarship, but her side gigs are creating a tangled web that might keep her stuck in Santa Barbara forever, and now she’s wondering—maybe too late—if she misjudged the boy next door.