Books like Applewhites coast to coast by Stephanie S. Tolan
E.D. Applewhite, a thirteen‑year‑old navigating the turbulence of first love, sets off on a cross‑country adventure in a wildly painted school bus with her creatively inclined and eccentric family. Together, they enter a traveling art‑education contest, hoping to win a substantial cash prize that could change their lives. The journey tests their bonds, sparks artistic growth, and explores the quirky dynamics of a family united by creativity.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stephanie S. Tolan
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