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During her first season as a lifeguard at Tsunami, the town’s most popular water park, 14‑year‑old Caitlin tries to juggle a busy to‑do list: keep the pool safe, avoid the charismatic Michael Romeo, unravel a local mystery, manage her brother’s awkward romance with her best friend, and keep her head off from the red‑headed beau. With sunshine, swimsuits, and teenage angst, Caitlin’s summer swings from splashy fun to heartfelt friendship, proving that the best adventures are the ones you share with friends.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jade Parker
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