The Lifeguard: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Kelsey's summer should have been paradise: An invitation to rich and famous Beverly Island, complete with sun-drenched beaches and three gorgeous lifeguards on duty. But Kelsy's summer is the opposite of paradise. It starts with the note under her pillow from a girl who's missing. Then there's the crazy man in the lighthouse who won't leave Kelsey alone. And there have been a number of suspicious drownings ... At least she has the lifeguards around to protect her ... Poor Kelsey. Someone forgot to tell her that lifeguards don't always like to save lives. Ages 12-up.
Quick facts about The Lifeguard
- Title: The Lifeguard
- Author: Richie Tankersley Cusick
- First published: 1988
- Genre: thriller, teen, young adult
- OpenLibrary ID: OL3585482W
Where to read The Lifeguard
The Lifeguard by Richie Tankersley Cusick is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lifeguard about?
Kelsey's summer should have been paradise: An invitation to rich and famous Beverly Island, complete with sun-drenched beaches and three gorgeous lifeguards on duty.
Who wrote The Lifeguard?
The Lifeguard was written by Richie Tankersley Cusick.
When was The Lifeguard published?
The Lifeguard was first published in 1988.



