Books like Hitchhike by Isabelle Holland
Pat, a sixteen‑year‑old girl, is furious when her father reneges on their plan to go camping after school. Determined to make him see the error of his ways, she decides to hitchhike home, trusting that the journey will force him to confront his responsibilities.
Along the road Pat faces unexpected challenges and moments of insight that test her resolve and reframe her expectations of family loyalty. The story navigates adolescent frustration, the trust between father and daughter, and the longing for independence, all while framing the literal and metaphorical road to maturity.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Isabelle Holland
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