From the author of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a WaffleWhen his mother decides on a whim to be a missionary in Africa and drags his unwilling father with her, Henry is left in the care of his Aunts Magnolia and Pigg. Henrys sure they dislike him and hes trying to keep his distance, but that becomes more difficult when Mag decides they should take a destination-less road trip. Mag, convalescing from an illness that makes her look like death, is downright crabby. Pigg, tense from driving, is becoming more assertive and less willing to submit to Mags whims. And while they poke each other--literally--Henry is finding it hard to keep his resolution.They go to Virginia Beach its too hot try camping in the Everglades Henry accidentally spends four days floating in a swamp visit their daddy, Henrys granddaddy Henrys never met him! and lose Pigg to love in Oklahoma what would the radio psychologist Daly Kramer say? before they finally receive word that Henrys parents are coming back and will meet them in Tulsa to finish the trip with Mag and Henry.
