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suzydemric's review
4.0
Great middle grade book that I would easily use in a memoir unit. Told about a decade after their trip, utilizing her daughters' diaries/blogs and memories, with alternating chapters from Delaney and Riley, this gives a great glimpse of what it was like during their world travels while in middle school.
I particularly enjoyed the questions at the end since they were thought provoking and would enhance book discussions (this from the perspective of a middle school teacher).
I particularly enjoyed the questions at the end since they were thought provoking and would enhance book discussions (this from the perspective of a middle school teacher).
jenisbell82's review
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this book. Following the Four Worn Passports around the world was so much fun. I laughed. I cried. I was scared. The Passport Project is so insightful. As a history teacher, I like to think I know it all, but this book taught me so much. Geography, culture, religions, and customs I never knew existed. Not only that, I loved the including of the maps (sorry Kellie, but I'm with Rachael Brooks on this one!) and the country's report card at the end. The quotes to start off each chapter were great as well. Thank you for sharing this book with me. I can't wait to purchase a copy and have my daughter read it!
chassiwaddell's review
5.0
It was an absolute joy to read about the journey of the McIntyre family. Not only was this book packed with harrowing travel tales and hilarious anecdotes, it is also full of cultural information. I'm a history teacher, but I still learned something in every chapter! I was inspired to Google several locations and customs that Kellie mentioned in the book to learn more about them.
The format of the book is so engaging, and I loved the "report cards" from each family member at the end of each country. Seeing so many parts of the world through the eyes of the family's middle school daughters made this book even more enjoyable. Watching Delaney and Riley go from a couple of kids reluctant about leaving their comfortable "bubble" to two young ladies with a wealth of knowledge about life, freedom, and culture was really moving. I loved hearing the girls explain how much this trip impacted their lives and reflecting on all their little realizations along the way. (Sidenote, I was also REALLY excited to see that a link to Riley's baton video was included!)
While practically any reader would enjoy this book, I think it's a very important read for middle grade children. This is a wonderful story that will hopefully inspire teens and tweens to see the world from a different perspective and take some adventures of their own.
The format of the book is so engaging, and I loved the "report cards" from each family member at the end of each country. Seeing so many parts of the world through the eyes of the family's middle school daughters made this book even more enjoyable. Watching Delaney and Riley go from a couple of kids reluctant about leaving their comfortable "bubble" to two young ladies with a wealth of knowledge about life, freedom, and culture was really moving. I loved hearing the girls explain how much this trip impacted their lives and reflecting on all their little realizations along the way. (Sidenote, I was also REALLY excited to see that a link to Riley's baton video was included!)
While practically any reader would enjoy this book, I think it's a very important read for middle grade children. This is a wonderful story that will hopefully inspire teens and tweens to see the world from a different perspective and take some adventures of their own.
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