Are We There Yet?: A Journey Around Australia
By Alison Lester
The Story
An eight-year-old girl and her family pack up the car and skip an entire term of school to camp their way around Australia, meeting people and places along the road.
Why It's Special
For the kid who begs to see the map every time you drive somewhere new, this is the road trip that never has to end.
- Big idea: A big country opens up when you're willing to leave the routine behind and just go.
- Vibes: Sun-baked, wandering, warm, full of open road and campfire nights.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy road trip and travel stories
- like to pore over maps and journey routes
- are curious about different places and ways of living
- respond well to stories told through a child's own voice
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: If your family packed up the car for a whole season, where would you want to go first?
- Story & problem-solving: What do you think would be hardest about missing a whole term of school to travel?
- Imagination: What would you pack if you were camping your way around the country like Grace?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Grace felt meeting new people in every new place?
- Real-life connection: What's the longest car trip you've ever been on, and what do you remember most?
