An ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Readers; Shortlisted for the Waterstone's Book Prize and a Publisher's Weekly Flying Start book Amy Curry's year sucks. And it's not getting any better. Her mother has decided to move; so somehow Amy has to get their car from California to the East Coast. There's just one problem: since her father's death Amy hasn't been able to get behind the wheel of a car. Enter Roger; the son of a family friend; who turns out to be funny; nice . . . and unexpectedly cute. But Roger's plans involve a more scenic route than just driving from A to B; so suddenly Amy finds herself on the road trip of a lifetime. And; as she grows closer to Roger; Amy starts to realise that sometimes you have to get lost to find your way home. . .Praise for Amy & Roger's Epic Detour 'One of the most touching; irresistible; and feel-good road trips I've been on in a long; long while. Amy & Roger is a book to love.' Deb Caletti; National Book Award Finalist 'A near-perfect summer read that should leave readers with a thirst for travel and romance.' Publishers Weekly; Starred Review 'This entertaining and thoughtful summertime road trip serves up slices of America with a big scoop of romance on the side.' Kirkus Reviews 'A classic literary road trip is what Matson delivers in high style...if all road trips were like this; nobody'd ever stay home.' BCCB 'An emotionally rewarding road novel.' School Library Journal