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Youve read the book or maybe youve seen the movie with gregory peck. National history and family heritage connect on the new u. With a narrated version of your favorite book, you wont have to sacrifice precious reading time while on the road, and whoever else is in the car with you gets to be in on the fun too. With scenic coastal vistas, monolithic canyons, and towering forests, these 8 u. Roadtrippers road trip planner plan your next adventure. A road trip to monroeville, the authors hometown and inspiration for. Do not vote for your favorites or your own work if the plot does not include a road trip and the target audience is not young adult.
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