Author: Maureen Johnson
Pages: 368
Date Started: 8/1/10
Date Finished: 8/4/10
Simple Summary: Dead Aunt Meg sends shy Ginny gallivanting across Europe through thirteen little blue envelopes. Awkward flirting and adventures may occur.

Rating: ★★★★★ 

My Review: I was giggling for the better half of this book. Maureen Johnson does comedic writing for teens like no other. Ginny could have been just another shy teen who finds her own in a book, but Johnson does it quietly. The reader takes the journey letter by letter with Ginny and therefore, is pleasantly relatable. When she feels lost, you feel lost; when she feels giddy talking to that cute boy, you feel giddy too. And when Ginny grieves for her aunt, you will find pangs of remorse for lost loved ones creeping into your own heart.

A highly enjoyable light read that borders on unbelievable. Johnson paints awesome scenarios, as well as lush descriptions of Europe. Like a photograph filled travel guide you want to dive right into the book, yearning to jump on the next plane and have your own experiences!

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