What is the rising action in book rules by cinthia lord?

The novel Rules by Cynthia Lord follows the story of Catherine just before her 12th birthday. Catherine has Asperger's Syndrome and is nonverbal. The rising action of the book begins when Catherine's family announces that they will be taking a road trip to visit their grandmother in Maine. This trip is a big change for Catherine as it will take her out of her comfort zone. Additionally, Catherine's family has been struggling financially and her father is laid off from work which leads to many stressful conversations between her parents. Furthermore, Catherine's brother David is struggling to navigate life after high school and is becoming increasingly frustrated. All these events create tension and anticipation as the family prepares for the road trip and the potential challenges they will face along the way.