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An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Readers, Shortlisted for the Waterstone s Book Prize and a Publisher s Weekly Flying Start bookAmy Curry s year sucks. And it s not getting any better. Her mother has decided to move, so somehow Amy has to get their car from California to the East Coast. There s just one problem: since her father s death Amy hasn t been able to get behind the wheel of a car. Enter Roger, the son of a family friend, who turns out to be funny, nice . . . and unexpectedly cute. But Roger s plans involve a more scenic route than just driving from A to B, so suddenly Amy finds herself on the road trip of a lifetime. And, as she grows closer to Roger, Amy starts to realise that sometimes you have to get lost to find your way home. . .Praise for Amy & Roger s Epic Detour One of the most touching, irresistible, and feel-good road trips I ve been on in a long, long while. Amy & Roger is a book to love. Deb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist A near-perfect summer read that should leave readers with a thirst for travel and romance. Publishers Weekly, Starred Review This entertaining and thoughtful summertime road trip serves up slices of America with a big scoop of romance on the side. Kirkus Reviews A classic literary road trip is what Matson delivers in high style…if all road trips were like this, nobody d ever stay home. BCCB An emotionally rewarding road novel. School Library Journal