Heaven Is Paved With Oreos

About this book

Fourteen-year-old Sarah Zorn intends to spend the Wisconsin summer with her boyfriend Curtis waiting for a dead calf named Boris to decompose in time for the science fair. Her plans upend however when her fake-boyfriend strategy goes seriously awry just as her hippie Grandma Z invites her on a last-minute Roman holiday. As Sarah explores Italys ancient wonders she cant stop boy-liking Curtis . . . or puzzling over her grandmothers odd behavior. Written as Sarahs journal this satisfying middle grade novel navigates the murky waters of first love friendship and family with heart and good humor.