Beschreibung:
Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of six acclaimed novels, is an avid reader. Of books that aren't for grownups. She lives with her husband, two children and several cats outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Visit her website at catherinemurdock.com .
Fourteen-year-old Sarah Zorn intends to spend the summer with her "boyfriend" Curtis, waiting for a dead calf to decompose in time for the science fair. Her plans are upended when her fake-boyfriend strategy goes awry just as her hippie Grandma Z invites her on a last-minute Roman holiday. As Sarah explores Italy's ancient wonders, she can't stop "boy-liking" Curtis . . . or puzzling over her grandmother's odd behavior. Sarah must learn to navigate the murky waters of first love, friendship, and family with heart and good humor.