It is difficult to imagine a better setting for a coming of age/self-discovery story than a road trip. She is trying to understand her own limits (influence over other people's choices, responsibility, anger, frustration, creativity ) and this mysterious thing called sisterly love. Olivia tries so hard to be upbeat and keep her complex feelings under control not to upset Ruth or worry their mum. Olivia would like this trip to become a Treasure Hunt that would recreate the hunt she and Ruth did in the past and remind them of happier times. Thirteen year old Olivia, who is passionate about photography, and her older sister Ruth are going on a road trip with their parents' friends in an RV. She also managed to do so much more and that is to show what it's like to grow into yourself and begin to own your own feelings, realise that the different ways in which we see the world create it's beauty. The way Sarah Allen captured what it's like to live and love a family member suffering from depression is so poignant and authentic. This is one of the best books I have read this year, and, although I did keep in mind my twelve-thirteen year-old students when I read it, it can and it should be read by people of any age.
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