"Strong teenage girl novel"
The Christian rock group Redemption is on its way to fame
and glory when it signs a major contract and tour as the
opening act for the highly regarded male group, Iron
Cross. As the trio travels the road by bus, they will
find trials and tribulations riding with them. Chloe, Allie and Laura soon find the grind of touring
taking its toll on each one of them. Laura seems off
kilter, turning introspectively moodier by the minute.
Chloe looks like she is ready to bolt for home every time
a crowd gathers around the trio though she finds some
solace with Allie's mom and her Down's syndrome brother.
However, the one in deepest troubled waters is Allie,
whose showing a growing dependence on drugs that could
destroy her career and end Redemption's dreams of success. The latest teenage girl novel, ROAD TRIP, is an engaging
look at the troubles of teen life especially those under
the spotlight of fame. The story line may be Chloe's
diary, but actually is mostly told in third person
narration between the key cast members as each suffers
from doubts and woes that make them so human instead of
preachy paragons. Melody Carlson provides a warm, but
frank Christian teen tale that will provide plenty of
enjoyment yet inspire young and old to more than just
tolerate others. Anyone who has not read the previous
novels of this motivating interesting series such as I AM
CHLOE will, like this reviewer, want to obtain them. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted December 21, 2003
SummaryAfter signing a contract with a major recording company,
Redemption's dreams are coming true. Chloe, Allie, and
Laura begin their concert tour with the good-looking guys
in the popular band Iron Cross. Allie's mom and her brother
with Down's syndrome add a little variety to their
entourage. But as soon as the glitz and glamour wear off,
the girls find life on the road a little overwhelming. Even
solid, well-balanced Laura appears to be feeling the
stress - and Chloe isn't quite sure how to confront her
about the growing signs of drug addiction...
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