Booktalking "Destination Unknown" by Amy Clipston

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Whitney Richards is a privileged girl who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. She takes the luxury from which she sprang for granted. She bristles at the ostentatious atmosphere that accompanies wealth and the glamour of high society. She longs for something real... this she finds in her mysterious tutor, Taylor. 

Taylor Martinez vexes Whitney at first. She cannot believe that she ruined her straight-A average by getting a D in calculus. Hence, the tutoring that her mother insists is necessary. However, Taylor, who comes from the other side of  the tracks, is not her mother's idea of a perfect mate for the girl. Brett, an ex-boyfriend of Whitney's, is. Brett, who torments Taylor and patronizes Whitney. Brett believes fervently that he is God's gift to the world, and it is his job to convince Whitney that they are right for each other.

Whitney manages to keep up her fascinating and delightful friendship with Taylor. She discusses her future and her relationships with her peers with him. She even manages to convince him to allow her to coach her sister, Vanessa, on cheer technique, despite his objections to the sport. Through these coaching sessions, the teen becomes more familiar to the Martinez family. They even accompany her to church on occasion, and Taylor sometimes attends the church youth group with her. Mrs. Richards does not approve, and she does everything in her power to point her daughter towards Brett, a rich kid that is her friend's son. 

Destination Unknown by Amy Clipston, 2014

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