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Tomboy Cassidy is horrified by her late great-grandmother's dying wish that she attend an etiquette class this summer. Cassidy, who wants to grow up to be a hobo, is a madcap and well-known prankster with her best friend, Jack. Ultimately this book is about the trials of early adolescence, and while Cassidy is a sympathetic character, the often-humorous story lacks momentum.