Little Vera dreams of a place where she can fit in with other children like her- Russian/American children. She is thrilled when she gets to attend a Russian summer camp, but soon discovers that finding a sense of belonging is hard no matter where you go. It's not until she learns to look past outward appearances, that she can appreciate the true friends in her life.

I related very much to Vera, since I also grew up bilingual (English and Spanish), and grew up in a country other than my native/ heritage country. Being bi-cultural comes with its own blessings and problems, as Vera finds out.

I adore the crisp lines of the expressive artwork, and enjoyed reading this graphic novel so much! Vera is a relatable and adorable character. She makes mistakes, does stupid things, and ultimately has to forgive herself for not being perfect. I just loved her, because is a completely beautiful mess of a child.

I laughed several times during this book! There are many funny circumstances, and anyone who has ever attended summer camp knows the insane things that can happen out in the wilderness with a bunch of pre-teens.