Publisher Description

Age range 8 to 12 Senior citizens, a road trip, and a karaoke contest — Samantha's summer is going to be a wild ride!
Samantha's mom springs a big surprise at the start of summer vacation — the two of them are visiting Gram at her new condo in Florida. Samantha can't think of anything more boring than hanging around with a bunch of senior citizens at Sunny Sandy Shores condominium. 
When Mom gets called back home, Samantha's summer plans take an unexpected turn. Gram and her pal Mimi decide to audition for the Seniors' Got Talent Karaoke Contest. This means taking a road trip across Florida in Gram's new Mustang. What's even worse is that Mimi's grandson, Brandon, is coming with!
Nothing about their road trip goes to plan, and Samantha's summer becomes one she will never forget.Teachers' notes available here'Young readers excitedly anticipating carefree summer fun, or road tripsof their own, will enjoy When I Hit the Road.' — Booklist'Afun road trip that readers will enjoy, and a pleasant addition to realisticfiction collections.' — School Library Journal

Author Biography

Nancy J. Cavanaugh has a BS in education and an MA in curriculum and instruction with multiple published works. She was a teacher for more than fifteen years and currently works as a Library Media Specialist at an elementary school. Nancy lives in Tarpon Springs, FL with her husband and daughter.

Review

"A wild, lighthearted exploration of a summer trip to remember. ...A perfect beach read." - Kirkus Reviews
"Young readers excitedly anticipating carefree summer fun, or road trips of their own, will enjoy When I Hit the Road." - Booklist
"A fun road trip that readers will enjoy, and a pleasant addition to realistic fiction collections." - School Library Journal

Long Description

Age range 8 to 12 Senior citizens, a road trip, and a karaoke contest -- Samantha's summer is going to be a wild ride!Samantha's mom springs a big surprise at the start of summer vacation -- the two of them are visiting Gram at her new condo in Florida. Samantha can't think of anything more boring than hanging around with a bunch of senior citizens at Sunny Sandy Shores condominium. When Mom gets called back home, Samantha's summer plans take an unexpected turn. Gram and her pal Mimi decide to audition for the Seniors' Got Talent Karaoke Contest. This means taking a road trip across Florida in Gram's new Mustang. What's even worse is that Mimi's grandson, Brandon, is coming with!Nothing about their road trip goes to plan, and Samantha's summer becomes one she will never forget. Teachers' notes available here 'Young readers excitedly anticipating carefree summer fun, or road tripsof their own, will enjoy When I Hit the Road .' -- Booklist 'Afun road trip that readers will enjoy, and a pleasant addition to realisticfiction collections.' -- School Library Journal

Review Text

"A wild, lighthearted exploration of a summer trip to remember. ...A perfect beach read." - Kirkus Reviews

Review Quote

"Young readers excitedly anticipating carefree summer fun, or road trips of their own, will enjoy When I Hit the Road ." -- Booklist

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