Kristen by Lisi Harrison

This document contains excerpts from a young adult novel, specifically part of "The Clique" series, focusing on the character Kristen. The narrative follows Kristen's summer as a math tutor and "sitter" for the younger Ripple, whose surf-obsessed family introduces Kristen to a new world. The text highlights Kristen's internal conflict between her desire to fit in with the "Pretty Committee" and her more authentic self, particularly as she develops a crush on Dune, Ripple's brother. It portrays her efforts to impress him, including a prank at a country club, and explores themes of identity, social class, and friendship through her interactions with various characters.