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Road Trip Hardcover – January 8, 2013

by Gary Paulsen (Author), Jim Paulsen (Author)

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Dad and Ben haven't been getting along recently and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's plan and invites Ben's thuggish buddy, Theo. The family dog, Atticus, comes along too and the story is told by Ben and Atticus. When their truck breaks down, they commandeer an old school bus, along with its mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run—and someone is following them.

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The prolific Paulsen has teamed up with his son in this story about a life-changing journey for 14-year-old Ben and his family. When Ben’s dad drags him along for a trip to adopt another rescued border collie, they bring Atticus, their beloved canine who already thinks he’s a human member of the family. Atticus gives his own perspective on their progress at the end of each of Ben’s first-person narrated chapters. They’re also joined by a motley crew made up of a thuggish yet reform-minded teen, an aura-reading waitress, and a macho auto mechanic. En route, they transfer to a school bus, put out a car fire, drag race with cops, and evade some bad guys, all while documenting the adventure for Facebook. Ben’s realistic introspection, actions, and reactions along the way show that he and his parents have gone down some rough roads before, but this trip promises to be a positive fresh start for everybody. With its quick pace, straightforward plot, and focus on dogs, this novel is sure to have reluctant-reader appeal. Grades 3-7. --Andrew Medlar

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Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, November 26, 2012:
“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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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 038574191X
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wendy Lamb Books (January 8, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780385741910
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0385741910
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 700L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.72 x 0.59 x 5.57 inches

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Gary Paulsen is one of the most honored writers of contemporary literature for young readers. He has written more than one hundred book for adults and young readers, and is the author of three Newberry Honor titles: Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room. He divides his time among Alaska, New Mexico, Minnesota, and the Pacific.
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Sprout

A book good enough to read more than once

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2014

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My 10-year-old son first read this book last summer (at age 9) and has returned to it again this summer. I think we all loved it more second time around--or maybe the year in age made the difference for my son. Charming, mostly feel-good story with some working class language and humor (e.g., from an auto mechanic). Some mature-ish themes (a couple of hard luck teenagers who have made some bad choices; parents who don't agree on everything), but on the whole a story with a lot of heart--and a couple of great dogs, to boot. Not standard, saccharine kids fare. Most stories like this (rough around the edges characters with mature-ish themes) have a girl as the main character (The Higher Power of Lucky, Because of Winn Dixie). I'm glad this one led with a boy.

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Good Mixes

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Neighbors moved and I got this going away gift. They loved it.

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2020

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If you're looking to hit the open road you'll need some good music and this cd has it. Songs that are perfect for riding with the top down, wind blowing thru the hair and the volume cranked up. With songs like Ramblin' Man by the Allman Brotherss, Truckin' from the Grateful Dead, Long Train Running by the Doobie Brothers and Pick Up The Pieces by The Average White Band you can't go wrong. A must-have cd for cruising down the highway.

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013

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I'm a children's librarian and read this book to see if it was worth buying for the library. It sure is. Everything works out very conveniently, but it is a delightful book nevertheless. I'm sure the kids in our library will enjoy it as much as i did.

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I read ROAD TRIP and really enjoyed it and would recommend it to other Middle School ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2016

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I purchased these books for our grandchildren. I read ROAD TRIP and really enjoyed it and would recommend it to other Middle School students. Gary Paulsen is an excellent author. Besides, who doesn't enjoy a good dog story? heatere@hotmail.com

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013

Realistic Fiction
128 pages
Recommended for grades 6-8

It's never good when a book review starts:
I'm a big fan of Gary Paulsen, however....

...however, I'm not a fan of whatever it was that this book was meant to be.

Ben's family is on the Border Collie rescue group's e-mail list, and are notified of a puppy new to a shelter. Ben's dad decides that taking a two day road trip to get the puppy is just what he needs to keep his mind off things (a new real estate deal). Without talking it over with his wife he packs up his son and their older dog for the trip. On the way Ben decides to pick up his tough-guy high school friend to join them on the trip. Not too long after that the truck they are traveling in starts making funny noises. At the small garage they bring the truck to the trio meet Gus, the owner of the shop. Gus proceeds to go up one side of Ben's dad and back down the other for not taking care of his truck, and for basically being a moron about it. At this point I would be looking for another mechanic to give my business to. Not Ben's dad, they end up asking Gus to loan them his school bus, and then take Gus with them. Yeah...Next up they come across a girl and guy having a spat. The girl joins them. They are pulled over for speeding. The police officer lets Ben's dad drive his cruiser while the officer takes the wheel of the bus in a drag race...
The ending is even more of a let down than the rest of the story.
Other issues: The cover looks like it will appeal to students as young as third grade, as will the topic of story and shortness of the book. But the repeated mentions of a crack house and the description of the girl's work uniform, among other things, make this book a big mismatch with its cover.
There are lots of issues in this book that could be hashed out in a longer text that has made up its mind about which one it wants to explore. I found this book to be all over the place, without any real direction.

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For Dog Lovers Of all Ages

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2017

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Although short and refreshingly sweet, this novelette has appeal for everyone. It's even a good read aloud book for the very young. There's also enough drama and suspense for oldsters.

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013

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Unique style for Paulsen, but a wonderful change. Characters were vivid and I could easily visualize them. Writing with his son
has proven successful. Loved Atticus' chapters. I've often thought my dog "thought" many of the same things.

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