a classic coming-of-age story and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.” -Bookslut “Cornwell brings the setting to life so vividly that you can practically feel the sweat running down your body as you read parts of the book.” -The YA YA YAs / blog “Take a traveler as reluctant as Anne Tyler'' accidental tourist and add the number of misadventures found in The Out-of-Towners, and you have the recipe for Cornwell' hilarious, adventure-packed first novel.” -Publishers Weekly “A witty coming-of-age adventure.” -Kirkus Reviews “The locale, Vassar's gaffes, and quirky characters-especially Grandma Gerd and Hank-are what set this book apart.” -VOYA Cornwell genially skewers both Ivy League-obsessed nerds and the Lonely Planet crowd.” -The Washington Post “This is self-confessed travel junkie Autumn Cornwell's first novel-and she's hit one out of the park. Suspenseful and wonderfully detailed, the well-crafted story maintains its page-turning pace while adding small doses of cultural insight and humor.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review “As the setting shifts, so does the story's tone, from Vassar's stilted home life and stuffy parents to a vividly described environment and array of colorful characters.
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