Clean Getaway

This grandmother-grandson roadtrip is a really interesting premise, and it definitely kept me turning the pages! I'm still sort of chewing on the ending–there's a big reveal and then things seem to wind up too quickly to me, but nevertheless I think a lot of tweens will enjoy the mystery of it and learn a little bit about the Green Book. I think in a classroom or book club setting there would be MUCH to discuss here.

This one has been on my TBR forever, and I just needed something short and funny. A break, if you will.
I got it. This is an old-fashioned caper! I laughed, I cried, and, as a parent, I kept having heart attacks. What if G Mom has a heart attack while driving that RV? I know kids would think this is hilarious but it had me worried. I loved the little state facts, and I especially loved the historical lessons here. Stone has a way of reminding the reader that these specific stories are in the past but the racism is STILL happening. I think that is a wonderful reminder for readers of all ages.
I really wish I had been listening to this on a road trip, it would have been perfect.

A very enjoyable read (good plot, solid pacing, believable characters) but I didn't enjoy this as much as Stone's other works. Its written in 3rd person (whereas her YA novels have all been 1st p.o.v.) and it felt strained to me.

❤️❤️ I loved this book! It was a quick read but covered so many tough topics. A fun adventure filled story that at times brought tears to my eyes. A perfect addition to any upper elementary or middle school library. A book I will be recommending to my students.