In "Hit the Road" by Caroline B. Cooney, a group of teens embarks on a road trip that quickly spirals into a life-changing adventure. When their journey takes an unexpected turn after a confrontation with law enforcement, the friends find themselves facing challenges that test their relationships and resilience. As they navigate through various obstacles, each character reveals their deeper struggles and secrets, compelling them to grow and confront their fears. The trip becomes more than just a getaway; it transforms into a journey of self-discovery and bonding, highlighting themes of friendship, trust, and the quest for freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Thorndike Literacy Bridge, Thorndike Literacy Bridge Young Adult .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2008 by Laurel Leaf Library .

Caroline B. Cooney is the author of many hugely successful novels for young people, including THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON, WHAT CHILD IS THIS? and BURNING UP. She lives in Westbrook, Connecticut.