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The Dog of the South The Dog of the South Charles Portis Ray Midge is befuddled when his wife takes off with his car, his money, and her ex-husband. When credit card statements start rolling in, he takes off to find them (in the ex-husband's clunker). His … OL104533W
Monsignor Quixote Monsignor Quixote Graham Greene "A direct descendant of his famous namesake, Father Quixote is a humble parish priest. By chance he is advanced to Monsignor, resulting in furor in the bishopric. Quixote and his friend Sancho Zancas… OL106066W
Jerk, California Jerk, California Jonathan Friesen Twitch, Jerk, Freak—Sam Carrier has been called them all. Because of his Tourette's syndrome, Sam is in near constant motion with tics and twitches and verbal outbursts. So, of course, high school is… OL11928993W
The Greedy Bastard Diary The Greedy Bastard Diary Eric Idle A stunningly witty exploration of the American landscape -- not to mention a brilliant comic's mind -- this diary is chock-full of everything you ever wanted to know about Eric Idle, Monty Python, Am… OL12597W
Roads Roads Larry McMurtry As he crisscrosses America -- driving in search of the present, the past, and himself -- Larry McMurtry shares his fascination with this nation's great trails and the culture that has developed aroun… OL134592W
Crash into me Crash into me Albert Borris Owen, Frank, Audrey, and Jin-Ae have one thing in common: they all want to die. When they meet online after each attempts suicide and fails, the four teens make a deadly pact: they will escape togeth… OL13614164W
Tally O'Malley Tally O'Malley Stuart J. Murphy On a car trip to the beach, the O'Malley family children compete by playing games together. OL14871401W
Hit the road Hit the road Caroline B. Cooney Brit has had her driver's license only 11 days when her parents drop her off to stay at her grandmother's house for two weeks while they go on vacation. Little do they know Brit is headed for a three… OL14921126W
Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Harriet Ziefert A brother and sister are very impatient during a car trip because they are going to a toy store. OL14968341W
A car trip for Mole and Mouse A car trip for Mole and Mouse Harriet Ziefert Follows the adventures of Mole and Mouse as they take an automobile trip to the flea market. OL14968457W
Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia Route 66 Quick Reference Encyclopedia Drew Knowles With this handy reference, novices and seasoned roadies have quick and easy access to essential information about this famous highway. Providing a list of important terms accompanied by descriptive a… OL15036723W
Oh no, gotta go! Oh no, gotta go! Susan Middleton Elya While out for a Sunday drive with her parents, a little girl suddenly remembers what she forgot to do before she left her home. Text includes some Spanish words and phrases. OL15057694W
Around the world in 100 days Around the world in 100 days Gary L. Blackwood When seventeen-year-old Harry Fogg undertakes a race against time to win a wager with a member of his famous father's club, he puts to good use the recklessness and fascination with all things mechan… OL15057798W
The Berenstain Bears get the don't haftas The Berenstain Bears get the don't haftas Stan Berenstain,Jan Berenstain Sister Bear insists she doesn't have to go to the bathroom before leaving on a trip, but the Bear family hasn't traveled very far before she realizes that she does have to. OL15107936W
Back Roads France Back Roads France Dorling Kindersley DK Eyewitness Back Roads France driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming French villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Fra… OL15187247W
Back Roads Spain Back Roads Spain Dorling Kindersley DK Eyewitness Back Roads Spain driving holiday guide will take you via scenic routes to discover charming Spanish villages, local restaurants and intimate places to stay. Unearth the real soul of Spa… OL15189938W
Back when you were easier to love Back when you were easier to love Emily Wing Smith When her boyfriend Zan leaves high school in Utah a year early to attend Pitzer College, a broken-hearted Joy and Zan's best friend Noah take off on a road trip to California seeking "closure." OL15571327W
Dear Mrs. Hibbins Dear Mrs. Hibbins Mark Teague Mrs. LaRue takes a cross-country drive with her hospitalized neighbor's cats and her own dog, Ike, who keeps the cats' owner informed of their misadventures through a series of postcards. OL15616037W
Annie and Snowball and the surprise day Annie and Snowball and the surprise day Cynthia Rylant Annie goes on a surprise road trip with her dad and her pet bunny, Snowball. OL15991373W
Fred and Ted's road trip Fred and Ted's road trip Peter Eastman Dogs Fred and Ted pack up their cars and go on a road trip, and their different ways of doing things have interesting results. OL16010141W
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