Fourteen-year-old Sarah Zorn intends to spend the summer with her boyfriend Curtis waiting for
a dead calf to decompose in time for the science fair. Her plans are upended when her
fake-boyfriend strategy goes awry just as her hippie Grandma Z invites her on a last-minute
Roman holiday. As Sarah explores Italy's ancient wonders she can't stop boy-liking Curtis . .
. or puzzling over her grandmother's odd behavior. Sarah must learn to navigate the murky
waters of first love friendship and family with heart and good humor.
