This book was about two girls named Avery Armistead and Kayla Butts. They were very close friends when they were little, but now that they are older they rarely see each other. This summer, they’re going to Spain together. Both girls try to figure out why their families made them come on this trip together, but they can’t seem to find a reason until Avery loses her passport. After they find out the truth, they are very angry at each other, and their families. Throughout their time in Spain they keep their distance from each other, but when something happens to Avery’s dad, they finally realize they don’t have to be mad at each other for the decision their parents made.
I thought this book was a very great book, and it was written very well. I liked how the book was written in both of the girls’ perspectives which made the story more interesting, and made me want to keep reading. I think my favorite character was Kayla because she always knew how to handle a situation, and always tried to have a positive attitude. At the beginning of the book I did not like the character Avery because she was always being rude to Kayla and making fun of her, but at the end she learned not to do that as much.
I think the most memorable part of the book was when a scary situation happened to Mr. Armistead. The two girls worked together to help him get to the hospital, in a whole different country the hardly knew anything about. Then, when they were at the hospital they really became close in their friendship, which was a sort of turning point in the book.
Reviewed by Helen L., 7th grade, North Park Library
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