Ginny Blackstone, a shy and introverted girl, has just received a package filled with 13 numbered blue envelopes. She has no idea what the letters say, she just knows that her Aunt Peg has left them for her and that she will have to trust her Aunt. When she opens the first envelope, she discovers that she is on a mission, or as her aunt puts is “a quest.” She must complete each task before opening up the next envelope and with her eccentric aunt in charge, who knows what she will be expected to do. Maureen Johnson’s novel of self-discovery, adventure and travel is inspiring and wonderful. It is one of those books that you do not want to put down. What is Aunt Peg going to have Ginny do next? You want to find out. This novel is filled with colorful, alluring descriptions of people and places all over Europe. As Ginny is taken on a tour of Europe that her Aunt made, she is forced to come out of shell and to deal with things that she tends to avoid. It is filled with humor, awkward moments and inspiration. You are invested in this girl and look forward to finding out how things will turn out. Sometimes, it is good to see the world through other people’s footsteps.