Books like Amelia hits the road by Marissa Moss
Ten‑year‑old Amelia keeps a journal of her summer car journey with her mother, sister, and best friend. The trip takes them from their California home to the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and back again, offering a humorous, diary‑style look at family, friendship, and the wide‑open West.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marissa Moss
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