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Instead of a summer playing baseball, Will is forced to accompany his history-obsessed father on a Lewis and Clark–inspired road trip. Eventually, Will learns the truth behind the journey, revealing a tale of a family redefining itself in the face of serious illness. An easy read, seasoned with American history and Will's tart voice; Will and his father's deepening relationship is affecting.