Hugo’s girlfriend, Margaret Campbell, just dumped him. They had planned a trip across the pond to take Margaret to school in California in the fall. She feels bad and tells him to keep the tickets, but the there is only one problem — everything from plane tickets, train tickets and hotel rooms are in her name. So what is Hugo to do? He puts out an Internet search for a Margaret Campbell contest to see if he can locate a new Margaret Campbell

In steps, Mae, aka Margaret Campbell, who was just rejected from USC’s film school and is being encouraged by her grandmother to enter the contest, because you only live once and life is full of experiences that you shouldn’t pass up. She wins the contest based on her video she submitted on why she would be the best Margaret Campbell. Their journey will begin in New York, with many stops in between on their way to California.

Neither Hugo or Mae’s parents know they are travelling with complete strangers. Hugo’s think he is travelling alone to experience life as one person not one of six.Hugo happens to be one of the Surrey Six (sextuplets and are famous in the UK by they own right). His siblings are putting their two  cents worth in from the UK. Mae’s fathers thinks she is travelling with her new roommate to get to know one another.

Needless to say, this book is humorous, awkward, and with young romance abound.

Recommended for grades 9 and above.

Reviewed by Kristin Taylor, Biddeford High School, Biddeford.