The Methuen Book of Poems for Every Day |
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| Created by:
| Methuen Publishing Staff, |
| ISBN: | 978-0-413-77456-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2006 |
| Publisher: | Methuen Publishing Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.95 |
Book Description:
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Manhattan It Girl Riley Swain is no pudgy wallflower. She's brash, bold, fashionable, and yes, fabulous. Riley has no qualms about kissing her best friend's crush, or bribing her dad's lawyer. But this spring break, Riley's dad and wicked stepmother are shipping her off to New Horizons, a two-week fat camp in upstate New York. And it's miserable: like military school without carbs. But then Riley gets to know adorable Eric, who sees beyond Riley's tough exterior. Soon, Riley might just...
More DescriptionManhattan It Girl Riley Swain is no pudgy wallflower. She's brash, bold, fashionable, and yes, fabulous. Riley has no qualms about kissing her best friend's crush, or bribing her dad's lawyer. But this spring break, Riley's dad and wicked stepmother are shipping her off to New Horizons, a two-week fat camp in upstate New York. And it's miserable: like military school without carbs. But then Riley gets to know adorable Eric, who sees beyond Riley's tough exterior. Soon, Riley might just realize that maybe it's not her shape that will change at New Horizons. . . but her heart.
"Hilarious and fresh...this girl has flair. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS
"A lively read... Riley is a sassy heroine who doesn't dwell on being overweight, unless she's admiring her own assets."
--THE ROMANTIC TIMES