The Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My Life

It's summer vacation and this year, instead of sticking with Mom, it's all about visiting grandparents and having new experiences.

The book's protagonist is Michel, an eight-year-old Parisian boy. His brother Martin, who's twelve, detests him, and he detests Martin right back. This summer, Michel will go away alone, which really means without his mom, to stay with his grandparents while his parents move apartments. To add to the horror, Michel's older boy cousins will be going, too. As Miche...