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Liza Gold is alarmed when she learns her parents have planned a two‑month cross‑country road trip with two other families, including the world’s largest ketchup bottle on the itinerary. Away from her best friends Sam and Mina, Liza fears the adventure will be a nightmare, but the journey promises surprises that challenge her expectations of a perfect summer vacation.
Set in a lively summer landscape, the story follows Liza as she navigates family dynamics, friendships, and unexpected discoveries, offering a look at middle‑school girls and the bonds that keep them close even when separated by distance.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robin Wasserman
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