The Passport Project: Two Sisters Ditch Middle School for a Life-Changing Journey Around the World

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The captivating true story of a family's global journey and the lessons learned along the way.

"THANKS FOR RUINING MY LIFE!"

Delaney McIntyre's eighth-grade dreams crumble when her parents announce their "five-month family field trip." And despite her begging, bawling, and silent treatment, Delaney can't derail their obvious midlife crisis.

Seventh-grade Riley McIntyre is thrilled to ditch middle school for world school. The late bloomer dreams of bungee jumping in New Zealand and completing the Riley Reinvention Project during this global adventure.

What about school? Forget science and math. The only way to pass this class is to survive:

• Public nudity in Iceland
• Deadly jellies in Australia
• Monster cockroaches in Panama
• Scam artists in Italy
• Projectile puking in Indonesia
• Toilet catastrophes in Thailand

…and many more horrifying lessons that aren't in their textbooks! Each day is a real-life social studies class where the sisters must navigate cultural misunderstandings and mishaps—while also navigating adolescence.

But when a flight mistake leads to their detention in a communist country, the sisters face the ultimate challenge. Will they fail the assignment? Or will they find their way home?

In this hilarious and harrowing account of their family's mis-adventures across four continents, author Kellie McIntyre deftly weaves her own experiences with her daughters' blogs and personal journals into a one-of-a-kind travel memoir. As readers of all ages follow them around the world, they'll be inspired to abandon their comfort zones for priceless life lessons.

The Passport Project is a captivating true story perfect for students, teens, families, and anyone curious about the world. If you like unique perspectives, education outside the box, and inspirational transformations, then you'll love Kellie McIntyre's eye-opening exploration.

A FREE standards-aligned Educator's Guide is available at ThePassportProjectBook (dot) com.

Buy The Passport Project to get your stamp for adventure today!

"[S]cary, thrilling, and eye-opening...Richly detailed, educational...An engaging and enlightening travel account about a family's global journey." —Kirkus Reviews

"A unique and engaging way for readers to learn about different countries, cultures, and points of view." —School Library Journal

“[A]n enticing global travelogue led by teenagers...” —Foreword Reviews

“[B]rilliantly captures the awkward hilarity of teen/family travel while highlighting the gift of a global worldview.” —Rachel Macy Stafford, NYT Bestselling Author

"The two sisters' story is a testament to the power of courage and curiosity; it serves as an inspiring example of how taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth. The Passport Project is an engaging read for middle school students and families considering their own around-the-world journey." —Alan Josephs, A5 Travel Books

*This family travel memoir features 100+ maps, graphics, and images, including personalized maps of each country visited and a map of the global journey. A discussion guide is included in the back matter.

Kellie McIntyre is a Southern girl with a passion for the world. Her quest for culture and adventure has taken her to over 50 countries across seven continents. In 2013, Kellie, her husband, and two daughters packed one suitcase each and embarked on a five-month journey around the world. Now, she challenges others to travel boldly. Kellie holds a BA from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, but her worn passport has provided her most valuable education. Kellie shares tips for planning and surviving global family (mis)adventures-like being detained in a communist country-at 4WornPassports.com. ThePassportProjectBook.com.