Coursing underneath this comically disastrous road tripromp is a painfully real and poignant reflection on how families find the strength to cope with loss. Funny and fast-paced (and occasionally happy), Theos journey is one many young readers will relate to and enjoy.--John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixbys Last Day and Posted

Gordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat! bear chases!)that ends with a terrible surprise: his dads new girlfriend.