Books like Playing for Keeps (Chestnut Hill #4) by Lauren Brooke
Lani Hernandez, a spirited student at Chestnut Hill, is eager to resume her life with friends and horses after winter break. A letter from home reveals her parents’ concerns about her academic performance and a desire for her to transfer to a less distracting school. Determined to stay, Lani faces a setback when she sprains her wrist while riding, which surprisingly gives her more time to study. As she balances recovery and schooling, she becomes involved in planning a charitable event as a way to show her parents the true benefits of her education and extracurricular activities, hoping to convince them that Chestnut Hill is the right place for her future.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lauren Brooke
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