Cover of Take the Reins, the first novel in the series |
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Take the Reins
Chasing Blue Behind the Bit Triple Fault Best Enemies Little White Lies Rival Revenge Home Sweet Drama City Secrets Elite Ambition Scandals, Rumors, Lies Unfriendly Competition Chosen(super special) |
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Author | Jessica Burkhart |
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Cover artist | Monica Stevenson |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Published | January 27, 2009 |
Canterwood Crest is a series of pre-teen novels by American author Jessica Burkhart, premiering with the 2009 book Take the Reins. The series follows young student Sasha Silver as she enters the Canterwood Crest Academy, an elite school housing highly competitive equestrian riders. While attending Canterwood, Sasha encounters a disparate collection of students, including the snobbish queen bee/alpha rider, Heather Fox, and an eventual love interest named Jacob. As events transpire, the team members attempt to work together amidst a slew of personality clashes and romantic conflicts. [1]
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Upon arriving at the prestigious Canterwood Crest Academy, former Connecticut student Sasha Silver plans to join the school's equestrian team. However, she is met with resistance from three popular members known as the "Trio" (Heather, Julia, and Alison), who view her as a threat to their social status. Internal conflict sets the stage for the story, with the initial focus being Sasha's efforts to make the team and sustain her morale and good academics. In the midst of things, a boy named Jacob begins to earn her romantic attention. However, other romantic interests also enter the story, leading to love triangles and other personal matters.[1]Best Book Ever!!!
Sasha Silver
Callie Harper
Heather Fox
Julia Myer
Alison Robb
Paige Parker Paige is Sasha's old roommate and, due to some friend issues, is no longer Sasha's room mate.Paige is the super talented host of the food network for kids show, "Teen Cuisine". When a minor accident causes Sasha and Paige to talk again,they agree to meet up and it seems they will be friends again.
Jasmine King
Brit Chan
Lauren Towers
Jacob Schwartz
Eric Rodrigez
Andy
A male intermediate rider at Canterwood. Jacob's best friend. He has a crush on Brit, and Brit feels the same way.
Rachel
A seventh grade intermediate rider at Canterwood. Has a crush on Eric, and seems to be dating him. She is always friendly towards Sasha, despite the fact that Sasha is her boyfriend's ex.
The Belles
A trio of advanced riders older than Sasha and Heather. They invite them, along with Callie, Jasmine, Alison, and Julia, on a midnight ride, which is forbidden. Sasha and Heather refuse to go, but the others do, tempted by the fact that if they do, they will be popular forever, after the Belles graduate. They are caught, resulting in harsh punishment. The Belles graduate from Canterwood in the same book.
Mr Conner
The riding instructor at Canterwood. He seems to be strict and gruff, but has a heart of gold. He mainly coaches intermediate, advanced, and mostly the YENT. He is minorly injured in the 12th book, which is the accident that causes Sasha, Callie, and Paige to talk.
The Trio
Heather, Julia, and Alison. The most popular group in Sasha's grade. Together, they rule the school
The YENT
The Youth Equestrian National Team, which consists of excellent riders from many schools. They compete at Nationals, and famous competitions. The YENT members of Canterwood are: Sasha, Heather, Brit, and Callie.
Kim
Sasha's old riding instructor. She injured her back in a jumping competition prior to series beginning, resulting her to be unable to ride due to back strains.
Sienna
A personal shopper at Barneys, She helps Sasha and Heather shop for amazing clothes during their break in New York, and is like an older sister to Heather
Paul
The Fox family's driver. He is close to Heather, like a grandfather.
Burkhart was inspired by a combination of equestrian experience during her youth and a fondness for writing as she grew older.[1] After much of her freelance work was published by numerous magazines, she entered 2006's National Novel Writing Month and completed a first draft of Take the Reins. In January 2007, a literary agent offered to read the story after viewing the author's blog. Burkhart was later signed by the agent, which eventually led to a four-book deal with Simon & Schuster.[3]
While promoting the first novel, Burkhart maintained an online presence throughout 2008,[4] blogging and vlogging with regard to the production of her work and the publishing process. In April, the author reported that photoshoots for her covers had been set in motion. By September, Burkhart had received an advance reader copy of Take the Reins while working on the subsequent novels.
In December, it was announced that an additional four novels would gradually follow the fourth book, Triple Fault. Later in the month, an online video trailer for Take the Reins was released, featuring photos of scenery and the character models. Trailers for other releases followed.[5]
Book # | Title | US release | |||
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1 | Take the Reins | January 27, 2009[6] | |||
Sasha Silver arrives on the campus of the elite Canterwood Crest Academy, where she becomes determined to prove that she belongs on the advanced riding team. She is faced with a competitive group of girls known as the Trio, befriends another rider named Callie, and takes a romantic interest in a boy named Jacob.[7] | |||||
2 | Chasing Blue | March 24, 2009 | |||
After earning a spot on the school's equestrian team, Sasha discovers that Trio leader Heather has also taken an interest in Jacob. | |||||
3 | Behind the Bit | May 19, 2009 | |||
During midwinter break, Sasha is invited to attend an exclusive equestrian clinic, where various clashes ensue among Callie, Heather, Alison and Julia. | |||||
4 | Triple Fault | August 11, 2009 | |||
Sasha deals with Callie's romantic advances toward Jacob. At the same time, a highly competitive new girl arrives. |
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5 | Best Enemies | October 20, 2009[6] | |||
Best Enemies follows the growing competition between Heather and Jasmine, with Sasha ending up in the middle.[7] | |||||
6 | Little White Lies | December 22, 2009 | |||
Sasha is faced with ethical decisions in order to keep several relationships in their current states. | |||||
7 | Rival Revenge | January 26, 2010 | |||
Julian and Alison seek revenge over their secret being revealed. | |||||
8 | Home Sweet Drama | April 6, 2010 | |||
Home Sweet Drama follows a possible competition between Sasha and Heather for the position of Queen Bee. |
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9 | City Secrets | July 6, 2010[6] | |||
City Secrets follows Sasha and Heather during a vacation in New York city.[7] | |||||
10 | Elite Ambition | September 14, 2010 | |||
In Elite Ambition, Sasha has gained success and popularity at Canterwood. However, several personal challenges abound. | |||||
11 | Scandals, Rumors, Lies | November 16, 2010 | |||
An anonymous blogger has begun revealing personal information about several of the main characters. | |||||
12 | Unfriendly Competition | January 4, 2011 | |||
A skilled rider from Sasha's hometown arrives at Canterwood, posing a possible challenge to her on and off the course. |
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Super Special | Chosen | May 3, 2011[6] | |||
Lauren Towers must decide whether or not to go to Canterwood, and what to do with her relationships at home. |
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