Gr. 9-12. When Rory’s dad forbids her from being an artist, because he believes art destroyed her mother, Rory surreptitiously creates graffiti all over town, leaving angry, aggressive lions in her wake. The thrill of her covert hobby is threatened, however, when hot, out-of-towner Hayes discovers her secret. Hayes puts forth a simple bargain: if Rory shows him the sights, he’ll keep her secret safe. Rory agrees, and as their relationship grows, she learns that Hayes isn’t who he appears to be. [Read More]