Synopses & Reviews
Ellie Taylor loves nothing better than a good argument. So when she gets accepted to the Christian Society Speech and Performing Arts summer camp, she's sure that if she wins the final tournament, it'll be her ticket to a scholarship to the best speech school in the country. Unfortunately, the competition at CSSPA is hot-literally. His name is Devon and, whether she likes it or not, being near him makes her sizzle. Luckily she's confident enough to take on the challenge-until she begins to suspect that the private scholarship's benefactor has negative feelings toward Jews. Will hiding her true identity and heritage be worth a shot at her dream?
Debut author Amy Fellner Dominy mixes sweet romance, surprising secrets, and even some matzo ball soup to cook up a funny yet heartfelt story about an outspoken girl who must learn to speak out for herself.
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Ellie will do almost anything to win a scholarship to the best speech school in the country, but must decide if she is willing to hide her Jewish heritage while at a Phoenix, Arizona, summer camp that could help her reach her goal.
Synopsis
Ellie Taylor's ticket to a scholarship to attend the best speech school in the country is to win the final tournament at the Christian Society Speech and Performing Arts summer camp. Luckily she's confident enough to take on the challenge-until she suspects that the private scholarship's benefactor has negative feelings toward Jews. Could hiding her true identity and heritage be worth a shot at her dream?
About the Author
AMY FELLNER DOMINY worked as an ad copywriter for twenty years before leaving advertising to pursue her MFA as a playwright. Her plays for adults and children have been staged in various cities all around the country and have garnered many awards. She lives with her husband and two teenage children. This is her first novel.?www.amydominy.com