When Audrey Met Alice

Rebecca Behrens

$16.99

Publication Date: February 4th, 2014

Publisher:

Sourcebooks Young Readers

ISBN:

9781402286421

Pages:

304

Description

Living in the White House is like being permanently grounded. Only with better security.

First Daughter Audrey Rhodes can't wait for the party she has planned. The decorations are all set and the pizza is on its way. But the Secret Service must be out to ruin her life, because they cancel at the last minute, squashing Audrey's chances for making any new friends. What good is having your own bowling alley if you don't have anyone to play with?

Audrey is ready to give up and spend the next four years totally friendless—until she discovers Alice Roosevelt's hidden diary. The former First Daughter's outrageous antics give Audrey a ton of ideas for having fun...and get her into more trouble than she can handle.

A fun, smart middle grade debut that brings a fascinating historical character to vibrant life in an accessible, modern context

Praise for When Audrey Met Alice:

"The combination of humor, history, light romance and social consciousness make Rebecca Behrens' debut novel a winner."—BookPage

"Rebecca Behrens combines charming and quirky characters from two different centuries, creating a believable, engaging story that tugs at the heart and tickles the funny bone."—Nikki Loftin, award-winning author of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy

"Outrageous and riveting. …this book aims to inspire and stir young girls to unearth their inner Alice Roosevelt and to 'eat up the world.'"—School Library Journal

About the Author

Rebecca Behrens is the author of three critically acclaimed middle-grade novels that explore famous historical figures and fascinating places: When Audrey Met Alice, Summer of Lost and Found, and The Last Grand Adventure. Her latest releases, The Disaster Days and Alone in the Woods, are thrillingly realistic survival stories. Rebecca grew up in Wisconsin, studied in Chicago, and now lives with her husband in New York City. You can visit her online at www.rebeccabehrens.com.

Praise for When Audrey Met Alice

"The juxtaposition of Audrey and Alice’s stories creates an interesting counterpoint of past and present...the first-person narrative is consistently engaging. An enjoyable first novel." — Booklist

"a terrific work of blended realistic and historical fiction… The combination of humor, history, light romance and social consciousness make Rebecca Behrens’ debut novel a winner." — BookPage

"[An] entertaining debut . . . Details of life in the White House, combined with Audrey’s more ordinary struggles (including the potential for a first boyfriend), will keep readers hooked." — Publishers Weekly

"This charming debut brings Alice Roosevelt to life when 13-year-old "first daughter" Audrey finds Alice’s century-old diary and turns to it for advice . . . An appealing journey and a fascinating life." — Kirkus Reviews

"Rebecca Behrens combines charming and quirky characters from two different centuries, creating a believable, engaging story that tugs at the heart and tickles the funny bone." — Nikki Loftin, award-winning author of The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy

"Just the right amount of adventure, surprises and fun that will leave you wanting more...An amusing and exciting story about life in the White House that translates to any girl who has ever felt left out. From heartwarming moments to LOL sitches, this book has it all." — GirlsLife.com