First published 2004
Kenyon Baker packs his camera and prepares for a boring summer when his parents move to Cape Cod. He plans to focus on photography and avoid drama. Then he meets Razzle, a girl who finds beauty in unexpected places and poses naturally for his lens. She becomes his favorite subject and close friend. Their peaceful arrangement falls apart when Harley arrives on the scene. This beautiful, flirtatious girl decides she wants to replace Razzle as Ken's model. Ken finds himself caught between two completely different girls with opposing personalities. The situation explodes when Razzle's mother shows up in town carrying a collection of dark secrets. These revelations threaten to overwhelm Razzle and destroy the fragile relationships Ken has built. Ken must navigate the chaos while protecting his friendship with Razzle and managing Harley's advances. The summer that started quietly becomes a test of loyalty, friendship, and growing up.
Genres: friendship, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Cape Cod
Period: summer
256 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Children's