High Stakes

by Bonnie Bryant

Book Overview

When love's at stake, the sky's the limit! Just when Carole Hanson thinks she knows where things stand with Ben Marlow, an old boyfriend reappears and sweeps her off her feet. Suddenly everything is... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553493035
• ISBN13: 9780553493030
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Bantam Books for Young Readers
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Been Thinking . . .

After reading High Stakes, I realised something. Why is Lisa STILL sticking to her decision of where to go to University? Her three main reasons to go there are as follows:1. Be near her friends and family, especially Alex2. Be near Prancer, her soon-to-be-horse3. Not have to be in a new state, all alone, with no friendsAnd I was wondering, why doesn't Lisa go to Yale, was it?, with Scott? She'd easily be accepted, plus it would solve her problems.1. She and Alex broke up2. Prancer died3. She'd be with Scott, who I think will turn out to be her new boyfriendNot to mention the fact her Mom's little decision would make staying in Willow Creek quite tough, and everyone would be happy with her. Just a thought, but I hope this happens!

best work yet

This is her best book yet! Not only are many things cleared up, she still keeps you hanging for the next book! B.Bryant doesn't focus only on one charcter, but all of them, which is why this book is an excellent read... There is also some comedy to this book unlike the first few in the series, life seems to be getting better for everyone...

Wowee!

Bonnie Bryant had outdone herself this time! This is the most fantastic book she's written yet! The story line is strong adn detailed, leaving you dumbfounded at some points, and making you afraid to turn the page the next moment. Also, a lot of things are cleared up in this book. Lisa's decision on dating will really surprise you. As will Alex's. Callie is still working on finding a horse and she ends up with a big surprise in one of them. You'll be surprised too. Carole's boyfriend is really lovey dovey and it kindsof gets on your nerves the way they're constantly kissing and holding each other. But all in all, a GREAT read. Get this book. You WON'T be disappointed.

The Best Pine Hollow Yet

I just finished High Stakes, Pine Hollow #13. All I can say is wow. So much happened in the 200+ pages it's unbelievable!Alex and Lisa have barely been broken up when Alex starts fishing around, for Nicole Addams. So Lisa has to decide whether or not she wants to start dating again. I guessed who she's go with, but it was still surprising to see the way he (I don't want to name names!) felt about her. And no matter how good they seem together, it's hard for me, as a reader, and Lisa to get used to it. Meanwhile, Carole's old blast from the past, Cam Nelson, has moved back to Willow Creek, and is letting EVERYONE know how he feels about Carole. They can't imagine life without eachother. and already Carole's planning their farm in the country, with her as Mrs. Cam Nelson. One relationship ends and a new one starts, right? But Lisa's about to face an even huger problem in her life. Her Mom's gotten a new, terrible idea in her head, and Lisa doesn't think she can cope. All these problems keep piling up, and on top of that, no matter how happy she is for them, seeing Cam and Carole so happy and in love isn't helping. But it's not all serious. There are some VERY funny bits about Stevie's idea in the previous book, that Scott Forester is secretly pining for her. And a few funny comments pop up when Callie begins shopping for a new horse. The perfect horse just can't be found, and with her luck that 'seasoned endurance Arab' will be a goat! Plus, her 'relationship' with a certain moon-faced, pudgy rider takes a highly interesting turn . . . All in all, this is a fantastic Pine Hollow book, and the most romantic of them all. If you like Pine Hollow books, this is not one to miss out on!

Changes for Lisa and Carole

Carole meets love as Cam comes back into town. Lisa isupsetover news her mother tells her, plus when she sees Alex out with Nicole Adams. Two can play this game she thinks but who she ends up going out with is a surprise to all. Meanwhile, Stevie is afraid Scott is in love with her and Callie can't get rid of George. Callie is still looking for a horse to train. Next book due out in October.