Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer, published by Penguin on June 2, 2005, is a young adult fiction novel that follows the journey of Jenna Boller, a 16-year-old star employee at Gladstone Shoe Store in Chicago. Standing at 5’11”, Jenna often feels out of place, but her unique perspective earns her a surprising opportunity. She is hired by Madeline Gladstone to drive cross-country in a bid to prevent Elden Gladstone from taking over the family business, which threatens to compromise its quality and integrity.
In this engaging narrative, readers will accompany Jenna as she transitions from a shoe salesperson to a shoe-store spy, embarking on an adventure that reveals both the rules of the road and the rules of life. The story explores themes related to careers, social dynamics, and the emotional challenges faced by young women. With 208 pages, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of Jenna’s experiences and growth, making it a relevant read for those interested in young adult fiction that addresses social themes and personal development.
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Meet Jenna Boller, star employee at Gladstone Shoe Store in Chicago. Standing a gawky 5’11” at 16 years old, Jenna is the kind of girl most likely to stand out in the crowd for all the wrong reasons. But that doesn’t stop Madeline Gladstone, the president of Gladstone’s Shoes 176 outlets in 37 states, from hiring Jenna to drive her cross country in a last ditch effort to stop Elden Gladstone from taking over his mother’s company and turning a quality business into a shop-and-schlock empire. Now Jenna Boller shoe salesperson is about to become a shoe-store spy as she joins her crusty old employer for an eye-opening adventure that will teach them both the rules of the road and the rules of life.
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