{"product_id":"pest-9781684428137","title":"Pest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHallie Mayhew is a high school senior who spends her days spraying ant poison, working at her dad's pest control company, her mom's pond cleaning service, and at Caddysnack. She wants to win the prestigious Verhaag Scholarship to go to an east coast school, but her parking lot nemesis usurps her only extracurricular credit. She needs the help of Spencer Salazar, the dim, infuriating (and kinda hot) rich kid next door, to restore the natural order of the Yearbook Committee and preserve her graduation eligibility. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Turner Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh school senior Hallie Mayhew spends her days traversing from one lavish Montecito estate to the next, diligently spraying ant poison as part of her father's pest control company. Despite her busy schedule, Hallie harbours reservations about her role in gassing gophers. She yearns for a change and dreams of securing the prestigious Verhaag Scholarship, which would grant her the opportunity to attend an east coast school and never return to her hometown. However, the Verhaag Scholarship holds a distinguished reputation for favouritism, and a sudden last-minute contender has emerged, jeopardizing Hallie's chances.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the midst of her challenges, Hallie's parking lot nemesis, who has usurped her position on the Yearbook Committee, further complicates her situation. This unexpected setback deprives Hallie of her sole extracurricular credit, leaving her college prospects in jeopardy. As if that wasn't enough, her Montecito clients are in a state of panic due to a series of estate burglaries, and her tardiness in her job may even jeopardize her graduation eligibility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to salvage her scholarship, Hallie seeks the assistance of Spencer Salazar, the dim-witted, infuriating, yet undeniably attractive rich kid next door. With Spencer's help, Hallie embarks on a mission to restore the natural order of the Yearbook Committee and preserve her graduation eligibility. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles, including a demanding first period history teacher and the potential threat of death by doberman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her spare time, Hallie juggles her responsibilities as a private eye, matchmaker, and rat commando, adding to her already extensive list of side gigs. As she navigates through this chaotic journey, Hallie begins to question whether she has misjudged the boy next door. Will she be able to overcome all the challenges and achieve her dreams? Only time will tell in this captivating tale of a young woman's determination and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 215 x 139 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781684428137\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Foscue","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098861924602,"sku":"9781684428137","price":15.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1657289335354_book.jpg?v=1657605433","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/pest-9781684428137","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}