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The Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My Life

The Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My Life

Moundlic, Charlotte
Tallec, Olivier

Hardcover

General Juvenile FictionHoliday

Publisher Price: $15.95

ISBN10: 1592701418
ISBN13: 9781592701414
Publisher: Enchanted Lion
Published: May 28 2013
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.40 Width: 7.80 Depth: 9.50
Language: English
Awards: Mildred L. Batchelder Award
It's summer vacation and this year, instead of sticking with Mom, it's all about visiting grandparents and having new experiences.

The book's protagonist is Michel, an eight-year-old Parisian boy. His brother Martin, who's twelve, detests him, and he detests Martin right back. This summer, Michel will go away alone, which really means without his mom, to stay with his grandparents while his parents move apartments. To add to the horror, Michel's older boy cousins will be going, too. As Michel says, To put it simply, they are big, strong, and pals with Martin. I am their scapegoat. Recounted by Michel himself, his vacation doesn't turn out to be such a complete zero after all. Between a competition to see who can shower the least, wild bike rides without gear, and a tooth that finally falls out, Michel discovers both independence and real moments of happiness.

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