Just when Nicky Fifth was getting used to living in New Jersey, he received the worst possible news. In stead of a vacation in Orlando, Florida his parents plan a vacation... exploring New Jersey. Even though they have invited his best friend, T-Bone, along, Nicky prepares for the worst vacation ever. Can Nicky survive day trips in New Jersey? Will his parents survive T-Bone? Is his dad secretly planning to run for governor? Humorous, realistic fiction, the Nicky Fifth series is based upon Award-winning Author, Lisa Funari-Willever's own life experiences. Join Nicky as he boldly goes where... hold on, he's actually just going on some day trips with his family and his new best friend. T hat hardly requires being bold. Okay, join Nicky Fifth as he reluctantly spends his summer exploring the Garden State. Award-winning author, Lisa Funari- Willever uses her own experiences as the basis of many of her 16 picture and chapter books. Often referred to as the New Jersey author, she has created the Nicky Fifth chapter book series that blends humor, fact, and fiction and uses real New Jersey locations as th setting. Her books have been displayed at the White House, featured on the Rosie O'Donnell Show, and named to the NJ Battle of the Book List three times. In 2009, she won the Benjamin Franklin Award for A Glove of Their Own and was the Runner-up with There's A Kid Under My Bed. Lisa spends 60-70 days each year, visiting schools across the Unied States and abroad. She is a former teacher and lifelong New Jersey resident. She lives in Mansfield, NJ with her husband and three children. Used Book in Good Condition