Irma in Italy: A Travel Story

"Irma in Italy: A Travel Story" by Helen Leah Reed is a coming-of-age story about a sixteen-year-old named Irma who leaves her familiar life behind to travel to Italy and is filled with anticipation and a little bit of worry as she says goodbye to her friends and school. Irma, accompanied by her Aunt Caroline and Uncle Jim, heads to Naples and beyond, where she explores new sights. She discovers much about family, friendship, and the bittersweet feeling of being far away from everything she knows, and throughout her journey, she is excited about her unique chance to experience a new culture.