Road Trip (Road Trip)

by Gary Paulsen (Author)

Road Trip (Road Trip)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Road Trip
A summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author!

Dad and Ben haven't been getting along lately, and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's scheme, and he's got ideas of his own. Like inviting his buddy, Theo, who's sure to get into fun (and trouble) along the way. And if Dad wants a family road trip, then the family dog, Atticus, should get to come, too. What could go wrong?

But when their truck breaks down, the family trip takes plenty of unexpected turns. Before they know it, they've commandeered an old school bus and joined forces with its cranky mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run from something bad--and someone is following them.

With alternating chapters from both Ben and his dog, Atticus, this fast-paced book takes readers on an unpredictable ride that's all about family, friendship, and surprises.
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Starred Review
The authors score on all fronts: they set an entertainingly frenzied pace, provide twists aplenty, create true dialogue that blends humor and pathos, and bring together a close-knit ensemble.

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Gary Paulsen
GARY PAULSEN is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, His most recent books include Crush; Paintings from the Cave; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy Returns; Woods Runner; Notes from the Dog; Mudshark; and Lawn Boy.

JAMES PAULSEN is a sculptor.

Gary Paulsen is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact the Random House Speakers Bureau at rhspeakers@RandomHouse.com.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780307930866
Lexile Measure
700
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Yearling Books
Publication date
January 20, 2014
Series
Road Trip
BISAC categories
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
JUV030060 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States
Library of Congress categories
Dogs
Fathers and sons
Animal shelters
Automobile travel
Border collie

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