Where the Boys Are cover

Where the Boys Are

Author: Hall, John

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 4.3
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 33099
Points per Word 0.000151
Page Count 195
Points per Page 0.025641

Description

Seventeen-year-old Ben Harris takes a job as a cleaning maid at the Southvale Swim and Sun Club when no other summer positions are available. While working at the resort, Ben meets Lexie, a beautiful guest, and is immediately drawn to her. However, Ben struggles with whether to reveal his true job to Lexie, fearing she will lose interest in him if she learns he works as a maid.

Quick Summary

In this witty summer romance, a teenage boy lands the unlikeliest job at a swanky swim club and must figure out how to impress the girl of his dreams while hiding in plain sight as a maid. Kids will devour the hilarious awkward moments, the sweet underdog romance, and the clever social satire of watching Ben navigate wealthy summer folks while secretly wielding a mop. If your kid loves the heartfelt humor and relatable dating drama of "The Perfect Score" or movies like "The Princess Diaries," they'll be totally hooked on this one. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy light, feel-good reads with authentic characters and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.