My Road Trip to the Pretty Girl Capital of the World
It's 1979, and Simon's life is unraveling before his very eyes. He doesn't get along with his father, his girlfriend has just dumped him, he's in trouble with the school authorities, and he's been... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0812626915
ISBN13:9780812626919
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Cricket Books
Length:178 Pages
Weight:0.79 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
TWO THUMBS UP TO HITCH A RIDE WITH SIMON
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
One part Homer, one part Salinger and a huge three parts that can only be labeled "Yansky," this coming of age Odyssey features a cast of misfits who are both endearing and enlightening. On the brink of manhood, the adopted Simon sets out on a journey to find his birth parents. Like Odysseus, he meets his obstacles with courage. Like Holden, he retains a healthy irreverence for all things fake. But in his quest for that which will bring meaning to his life, young Simon has something neither Salinger's nor Homer's hero had: the King of Rock and Roll in the car with him. Yansky has a rare talent for transforming restaurants, motels and highways into mythic structures. Funny, poignant, and satisfying as a young adult road trip, this novel should have teens saying, "Yeah, this author really gets me." Those of us a little past the YA age can read (and reread) and remember when we were at that age when the rapid unfolding of life's mysteries was as exciting and scary as putting the pedal down on an open interstate. Buy this book and enjoy the ride!
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Being an avid reader of young adult literature, I am always on the look out for the next best thing. Brian Yansky's gem-of-a-novel fits the bill perfectly. Holden Caulfield meets Jack Kerouac for a truly entertaining and enlightening ride. If wands and wizards have left you all muggled out, if you are looking for something truly "precious" then I suggest you dive into MY ROAD TRIP TO THE PRETTY GIRL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD. Not only will you fall in love with the honesty of the characters and the simplicity of the tale, you will walk away demanding a sequel.
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