The book is enjoyable and could serve as a travel guide if you were to go to England. If you don’t travel, you will still be able to visualize all the events and happenings in this book. Josephine (“Jo”) is a shy, studious girl of twelve. Her little sister, Alexa, is carefree and mischievous. When their parents decide to surprise them with a Christmas vacation in England, hilarity ensues. Fortunately, young Jo decided to document every educational, fun, and embarrassing moment she experienced along the way. Now children and adults alike can share her experiences in this lighthearted look at travel abroad — as seen through the eyes of a twelve-year-old girl!
By Audie Scotto