Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Fourteen-year-old Sarah Zorn intends to spend the Wisconsin summer with her â€œboyfriendâ€ Curtis, waiting for a dead calf named Boris to decompose in time for the science fair. Her plans upend, however, when her fake-boyfriend strategy goes seriously awry just as her hippie Grandma Z invites her on a last-minute Roman holiday. As Sarah explores Italyâ€™s ancient wonders, she canâ€™t stop â€œboy-likingâ€ Curtis... or puzzling over her grandmotherâ€™s odd behavior. ,Written as Sarahâ€™s journal, this satisfying middle grade novel navigates the murky waters of first love, friendship, and family with heart and good humor.
Young Adult,Childrens,Middle Grade,Realistic Fiction,Romance,Contemporary,Fiction,Family,Young Adult,Teen,Travel,Cultural,Italy
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