Book details
My Road Trip to the Pretty Girl Capital of the World
Description
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 arrested for drinking underage and smoking pot?not to mention selling the stuff. And to top it off, he?s adopted, and his parents act like it?s something shameful. He wrestles open his parents? lockbox, finds the names and last known location of his birth parents, and decides to leave Mansfield, Iowa, and head to Texas in search of his origins. His encounters with an Elvis impersonator (who may just be the missing man himself) along with a young woman on the lam and two hapless drifters add up to a picaresque road-trip tale that is not only very funny but honest in the telling.
Age
12-17
Text complexity
beginner
Length
160 pages
Why to read
- Explore new cultures and perspectives through the protagonist's journey to the 'Pretty Girl Capital of the World'.
- Experience the humor and wit that the author might use to describe the quirky situations and characters encountered on the road trip.
- Gain insights into the social commentary or underlying themes that the title might suggest, such as beauty standards or the objectification of women.
- Enjoy a light-hearted and entertaining read that promises adventure and possibly a touch of romance.