Comeback

Name: Comeback
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781442419520
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By Jessica Burkhart

Series: Canterwood Crest

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Summary

Comeback by Jessica Burkhart follows a determined young equestrian named Taylor, who faces challenges both on and off the saddle. Amidst fierce competition and personal struggles, she embarks on a journey of perseverance, friendship, and self-discovery, striving for a triumphant return to the equestrian world. This children's book beautifully captures the spirit of resilience and the joy of finding one's place.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

Lauren is about to be tested in more ways than one. Not only does she have to participate in a competition that will determine her future at Canterwood, someone from Lauren’s past makes an extremely unexpected appearance in her new life.

Can she handle it all—or will cracks start to show in her new It-girl armour?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781442419520

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Illustration: f-c matte lam cvr w- spot UV

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jessica Burkhart Series: Canterwood Crest Young Adult

About the Author

Jessica Burkhart (a.k.a. Jessica Ashley) is the author of the Unicorn Magic, Saddlehill Academy, and Canterwood Crest series, which you can learn more about at CanterwoodCrest.com. She is a former equestrian who writes from her apartment in Tennessee. (It’s not the size of Crystal Castle, but Jess tries to decorate like a princess!) Jess’s aura would be hot pink and she loves glittery things. If she had a unicorn, it would be named Sparkle. Visit Jess at JessicaBurkhart.com.

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