The A Circuit (A Circuit Series #1)

by Georgina Bloomberg, Catherine Hapka

Overview

The A Circuit is the top of the top when it comes to horse showing. It's a world with its own rules and super-privileged lifestyles. Teens employ private tutors so they can travel the circuit all year showing horses that cost as much as some people's homes.
Tommi, Kate, and Zara are all elite competitors on the circuit, but they come from totally different backgrounds. Tommi is a billionaire heiress trying to prove she has real talent (not just deep bank accounts). Kate puts the working in working student-every win has been paid for with hours of cleaning stalls. She's used to the grueling schedule, but Fitz, the barn's resident hot guy, is about to become a major distraction. And then there's Zara. She's the wild child of a famous rockstar, but she's ready to take riding seriously. Can a party girl really change her ways?
Readers who enjoy peeking into the elite world of series of Gossip Girl or The A-List will feel right at home in this new series with its friendships, drama, and privilege set against a backdrop of competitive horseback riding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599906881
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	05/24/2011
Series:	A Circuit Series , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	428,863
File size:	2 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Georgina Bloomberg is the younger daughter of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. An accomplished equestrian, Georgina is on the board of directors of the Equestrian Aid Foundation. She is also the founder of the charity, Rider's Closet, which collects used riding clothes for collegiate riding teams that are unable to afford them. Georgina is a graduate of New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study. [This bio is not yet approved for use out of house.] Catherine Hapka has published more than 200 books for children and young adults, including many about horses. A lifelong horse lover, she rides several times per week and keeps three horses on her small farm in Pennsylvania. In addition to writing and riding, she enjoys animals of all kinds, reading, gardening, music, and travel.
Georgina Bloomberg is the younger daughter of New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. An accomplished equestrian, Georgina travels the circuit with her horses and lends her time to many equine charities. A portion of her proceeds from this book will be donated to the Equestrian Aid Foundation.
Catherine Hapka has published many books for children and young adults. She keeps three horses at her small farm in Pennsylvania.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6–9—Middle-class Kate works at Pelham Lane Stables outside New York City so that she can afford riding lessons. Tommi's affluent family supports her equestrian passion as a pastime but not her ambition to become a professional rider. Zara, the daughter of a famous rock star, arrives at the stable from Los Angeles and immediately creates chaos. She breaks the rules, almost permanently damages another rider's horse, and then allows someone else to take the blame. She spends most of her time either angry at her stressful, privileged life or sorry for herself because she thinks no one likes her. Each time she messes up, she wants another chance, and those around her keep accommodating her. The girls even lie for her and betray the trust their trainer has in them. The authors have effectively portrayed young people who do not take responsibility for their reckless behavior and avoid the consequences even if it requires lying. This is a fast-paced, high-interest story. Kate and Tommi are appealing girls whose family dilemmas and devotion to their riding are believable. Zara is a Lindsay Lohan type in equestrian apparel. The decisions made by the characters could provide an excellent opportunity for discussions about personal responsibility, and the rivalries and day-to-day activities in the horse world are effectively captured.—Carol Schene, formerly at Taunton Public Schools, MA

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