From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds.

How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma:
– Grab a Suitcase: Prepacked from the big spring break trip that got CANCELLED.
– Fasten Your Seatbelt: G’ma’s never conventional, so this trip won’t be either.
– Use the Green Book: G’ma’s most treasured possession. It holds history, memories, and most important, the way home.

What Not to Bring:
– A Cell Phone: Avoid contact with Dad at all costs. Even when G’ma starts acting stranger than usual.

Take a trip through the American South with the New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasn’t always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren’t always what they seem–his G’ma included.

BIO

Nic Stone was born and raised in a suburb of Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Spelman College, she worked extensively in teen mentoring and lived in Israel for a few years before returning to the US to write full-time. You can find her on her website: nicstone.info.

REVIEWS

“A road novel that serves in part as a primer on important scenes and themes of the civil-rights movement… [A] poignant caper.” -- The Wall Street Journal

“An absolute firecracker of a book.” -- Booklist, starred review

“A heartwarming, family-centered adventure that will leave readers guessing until the end.” -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Rich in history, Stone’s middle-grade debut entertains and informs young readers….A road trip to remember.” -- Kirkus Reviews

“Stone has crafted a history lesson in road-trip form….a good addition for school libraries seeking unconventional approaches to history.” -- School Library Journal

[H] Crown Books for Young Readers / January 07, 2020

1.0" H x 8.3" L x 5.8" W (0.85 lbs) 240 pages

[P] Crown Books for Young Readers / January 05, 2021

0.7" H x 7.6" L x 5.1" W (0.35 lbs) 240 pages

For ages 8 to 12

Clean Getaway /// Nic Stone