The story revolves around a group of friends, including Ellie, who travels to California with her friends to pursue her singing career. They meet Babs, a personal assistant to Edward, who is producing Ellie's music. Ellie struggles with her singing and receives harsh feedback from Babs. Meanwhile, back in Attaway, their friends are trying to save the local arcade, which is in danger of being closed due to financial difficulties. They come up with ideas to raise funds, but none of them seem to work. The story also explores the dynamics of the friend group, including their relationships and interactions with each other. Throughout the story, there are also moments of humor, self-discovery, and growth as the characters navigate their challenges.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. A group of friends are trying to save an arcade from being closed down.
2. The arcade is owned by a family who owes $10,000 to the bank.
3. The family's grandma had passed away, and the business has been slow since then.
4. A girl named Ellie is trying to pursue a singing career in California.
5. Ellie's friends, including Monica, Kayla, and others, are trying to support her.
6. The friends are also trying to come up with ways to raise money to save the arcade.
7. One of the friends, Dru, works part-time at the arcade to save up for college.
8. The group meets a boy named Robby, who introduces himself to them.
9. Ellie is auditioning for a role in a movie called "Loch Ness 7".
10. Ellie's singing is being criticized by a woman who is trying to help her improve.
11. The woman tells Ellie to go to bed and try again the next day.
12. Ellie's friends are supportive of her and try to encourage her after the criticism.