Books like Getting Lost with Boys by Hailey Abbott
Cordelia Packer has always dreaded the unexpected; her well‑planned summer in San Diego is suddenly disrupted when Jacob Stein offers to join her on a road trip to her sister’s place in northern California. What starts as a casual drive quickly transforms into a bold, winding journey where new sights, spontaneous detours, and the unpredictability of a wild road trip test Cordelia’s sense of control. Along the way, the young friends discover that getting lost can be the most thrilling and eye‑opening experience, teaching them about companionship, trust, and the surprises that come with stepping outside their comfort zones.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hailey Abbott
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