Audrey Covington Breaks the Rules

Audrey's parents are strict, so she is disinvited from her friends' annual slumber party. She is then forced to help her grandmother move into a luxury retirement community. On the way, they realize that the life they thought they wanted might not be what they need.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Audrey Covington's parents are the epitome of strict. They impose stringent rules on her, forbidding her from staying up late or watching scary movies, and strictly limiting her freedom to go anywhere unsupervised. Despite her understanding of their intentions, Audrey finds herself resigned to accepting this way of life. However, her friends, recognizing the limitations imposed by Audrey's parents, take a bold decision. They unceremoniously disinvite her from their annual start-of-summer slumber party, citing her parents' rules as a hindrance to their fun. Left with no other options, Audrey finds herself reluctantly assisting her parents in relocating her former movie star grandmother to a luxurious retirement community.

As she attempts to sneak away to her parents' car to check her phone, her grandmother unexpectedly climbs into the driver's seat and takes off, unaware that Audrey is still in the backseat. After a moment of startled confusion, they strike a deal: Audrey agrees not to reveal her grandmother's whereabouts to her parents if she can join in on one last grand adventure, free from any rules.

As they embark on their journey across Hollywood, Audrey and her grandmother begin to realize that the life they thought they wanted might not be what they truly need. They encounter unexpected challenges and experiences that broaden their perspectives and deepen their bond. Through this adventure, Audrey learns to appreciate the value of her family and the importance of embracing the unexpected.

In the end, Audrey returns home with a newfound appreciation for her parents' rules and a deeper understanding of her own desires. She realizes that while it's important to respect their boundaries, it's equally important to pursue her own dreams and explore new opportunities. With her grandmother by her side, Audrey embarks on a new chapter of her life, ready to face whatever challenges come her way with courage and determination.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 141 x 202 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780316340427