The Sweetheart of Prosper County

Name: The Sweetheart of Prosper County
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Jill S. Alexander
ISBN: 9781440774355

Author: Jill S. Alexander

Narrator: Suzy Jackson

Unabridged: 5 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 12/11/2009

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Children's Lifestyles

Synopsis

Drawing on her roots and a rich tradition of Southern literature, Jill Alexander presents her debut novel, The Sweetheart of Prosper County. Austin Gray is almost 15 and she's tired of not being noticed. So she hatches a plan to become Prosper County's Sweetheart in order to ride through town during the annual parade waving and smiling to everyone. To make her dream come true, however, she'll have to join the Future Farmers of America. But what's a little hunting and fishing (and livestock raising) to a determined teenager?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen

I am giving this book 5 stars because I loved the characters & the setting I loved the portrayal of FFA. The home spun quality of the people & town & the bit about the fair. It was a sweet version of my childhood memories. Loved it. Great to read a YA book that represents a group that is usually ign......more

Goodreads review by Ms.

I first heard about THE SWEETHEART OF PROSPER COUNTY from the 2010-2011 Texas Lone Star Reading List. After reading the description, I couldn't help but put it towards the top of my TBR. A couple of things caught my eye: (1.) It's set in small town Texas. (2.) It features a girl involved with FFA. A......more

Goodreads review by Leigh

More reviews at [URL not allowed] For full review of this including content notes and status in my library, please visit my blog. WHAT I LIKED:The characters depicted in this diverse, small town community remind me a little of Where the Heart Is by Billie Letts. For unique voice, sett......more

Goodreads review by Meg

Sweet story, but I expected to feel a little bit more. The Sweetheart Of Prosper County is a glimpse of life for one teenage girl struggling with the grief she feels over losing her father years before and her desire to become something more than what she is: a quiet, almost-friendless loner who spen......more