Full disclosure, I spent a few years in Kellie and Dale McIntyre's orbit when I lived in Birmingham, Alabama, a lifetime ago. Even then, I knew Kellie was a genius at many things, and chief among them was finding an amazing travel deal. Decide you want to go somewhere? Call Kellie and ask her where you should go and how you should get there. Everyone knew that.

Years later, when I learned she was pulling her girls out of school for a five-month trip around the world, I remember thinking, "Naturally." It is with that same natural talent that Kellie weaves her family's own "Around the World" adventures bouncing between the 1st-person perspectives of her two teenage daughters, teaching us as readers the lessons each family member learned along the way. No matter who you are, you will learn something from this book. From the well-chosen epigraphs at the start of each chapter, to the family high/low report card at the end of each visit, Kellie shows her reader exactly how her family opened their eyes to the ways in which we are different only to realize ultimately, our hearts are all the same. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It will be a book I reference often in my own class, and someday, if I am lucky enough to be reincarnated, I would love to have a turn as Kellie and Dale McIntyre's third daughter. What an adventure; what an amazing family; and what an education to give your children: perspective.3 s Lisa Boyd1 review3

I was inspired by Kellie to take my own kids on a global adventure and loved reading this fun account of their family's trip. Having two daughters myself, I could relate to Riley and Delaney's experiences, personalities and feelings. The questions at the end of the book also made me reflect on my own thoughts and think about travel through my daughter's eyes. This was a fun, easy, educational and entertaining read!3 s Kim79 1 follower

A fun and enlightening travel and cultural read from the perspective of two middle school girls, ages 14 and 12, who traveled round the world with their parents for 4 months. Neither of them wanted to go. Limited to one small carry on and a backpack, leaving friends and anticipated middle school events behind, they include the good, scary, bad, and happy things that happened. The two girls consider it, now that they have returned, a life-changing experience. Definitely will book talk this one.read-in-2022 ya-favorites ya-memoir ...more3 s Scott Lemke17

I'm not much for travel books because I generally don't relate to the people who write them. I am neither a jetsetter nor an adventurer. But these people are relatable. As a middle aged dad, of course I can relate to Dale. But when it comes to travel, I relate more to the older daughter, Delaney. I am all for buildings that look they are from Harry Potter, but mud huts with huge bugs, not so much. Not to give away too much, but I don't enjoy public nudity either.

The stories were really entertaining. I whizzed through it in a couple nights. It made me want to travel more and perhaps even consider some parts of the world I had too quickly dismissed before.2 s Tammy HorvathAuthor 4 books43

I read a little every night, staying up well past my bedtime. This well-written book makes me want to travel more. I felt I was with this wonderful family sharing their adventures. I held my breath as they did several things I could never do. If you want to travel the world and fall off your seat with laughter, The Passport Project by Kellie McIntrye is for you.2 s Cheryl Meibos784 3

I love learning about different cultures and I enjoyed the perspective of the daughters. I think this book is for older middle schoolers.possible-newbery-2023 young-adult2 s Chassi13

It was an absolute joy to read about the journey of the McIntyre family. Not only was this book packed with harrowing travel tales and hilarious anecdotes, it is also full of cultural information. I'm a history teacher, but I still learned something in every chapter! I was inspired to Google several locations and customs that Kellie mentioned in the book to learn more about them.

The format of the book is so engaging, and I loved the "report cards" from each family member at the end of each country. Seeing so many parts of the world through the eyes of the family's middle school daughters made this book even more enjoyable. Watching Delaney and Riley go from a couple of kids reluctant about leaving their comfortable "bubble" to two young ladies with a wealth of knowledge about life, freedom, and culture was really moving. I loved hearing the girls explain how much this trip impacted their lives and reflecting on all their little realizations along the way. (Sidenote, I was also REALLY excited to see that a link to Riley's baton video was included!)

While practically any reader would enjoy this book, I think it's a very important read for middle grade children. This is a wonderful story that will hopefully inspire teens and tweens to see the world from a different perspective and take some adventures of their own.1 Melissa Baum1 review

If you have never been followed by a Taper in the Amazon named Cynthia, snorkeled with Penguins in the Galapagos, driven 100 MPH on the Bangkok freeway less than 2' behind the car in front of you or seen a man proudly displaying a 6" hair shooting out of the mole on his chin on a bike ride in Cambodia, you may not even be able to comprehend the joys and challenges of world travel. However, with the visually descriptive writing of Kellie McIntyre, anyone can imagine they were along on the adventure of The Passport Project.

Most importantly, through the relatable reactions to each family member, the educational and often hilarious telling's of the real life adventures, children and adults a, will be exposed to one of life's most amazing transformations-escaping your personal bubble, embracing diversity and really living!

Anyone can do it, starting small as recommended; getting out of your click, your neighborhood, your town. Many volunteer organizations and cultural exchange programs make world travel available to those with the most modest incomes, if you want to explore this big beautify diverse world, just make it a priority and it will happen, as did the McIntyre's. If you are surrounded by those who don't support your dream, keep pushing forward to get them on board, do it alone or find travel buddies who share your aspirations and will provide the teamwork required for successful adventures, you won't be disappointed (as Delaney confirmed).

Follow the tips and tricks of the McIntyre family and you are sure to have experiences of a life time and no regrets.1 Pat Trattles349 4

Seventh grader, Riley and her eighth grade sister, Delaney are taken out of school in the fall to embark on a six month round-the-world trip with their parents. Riley is ecstatic but Delaney who doesn’t want to miss her final year of middle school without her friends, wants nothing to do with the idea. But as time goes on she warms to it and begins to enjoy herself. Chronicling the actual adventures of the McIntire family the text is complemented by photographs of the places they visited and things they did along the way. The information is presented in such a way that it reads a novel told from the girls’ alternating points of view. Information concerning the customs, practices and uniqueness of each country visited is woven into the text. This would be a fantastic books for middle school history/geography teachers to include in their curriculum as it is much more interesting than reading a dry textbook. Highly recommended for this reason. I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.1 marcie d haynie1 review

I am speechless. I finished this book and could not stop smiling. I loved reading about their adventures and mishaps. I loved the photos and honestly, I felt their pain. There were parts of the book where I thought they were absolute nuts, but the ending was amazing and made me realize how thankful I am for my freedom. My favorite parts were learning about the sheep and the horror of being detained. Also, I loved how happy they were when they got to spend the afternoon with their friends and when they ran into the guys they were detained with. Such an amazing story and a very brave family. I love the different perspective of each person, but more than anything it was heartwarming to see how they depended on each other and how close they became through their adventure. Also, I loved the end of the book and the speech given to the middle schoolers. I would highly recommend this book. 1 Amy Graziano2 1 follower

Easy to read and relatable, I think that any reader, but especially middle schoolers, would enjoy. The format is great and I loved the report cards at the end of each chapter. Fun read about the McIntyre's family travels. As a mom of another family that traveled and "world schooled" their daughters for a time, I found so many great opportunities to smile and remember our own adventures. The McIntyres went to different locales than we did, so I took a lot of notes on great places for future adventures. 1 Mary Largent1 review

The family adventure of a lifetime! The Passport Project allows all of us to join in on this family trip around the world that leaves you longing to pack your own bags. Hilarious adventures, mishaps and discoveries that give all of us much needed insight into the people, places and cultures outside of our insulated neighborhoods. This is a book that every age group will enjoy, learn from and leave you ready to dust off your own passport and experience all that our world has to offer. A joy from start to finish!1 Em1 review

I really enjoyed this book. The adventures, told by the girls themselves, are vividly recounted, funny and memorable. There's real travel dramas too with the inclusion of high-speed, terrifying near collisions, gastro episodes and descriptions of dirty hotel sheets making for some gritty eye-opening reading! These sisters were very lucky to experience this life-changing journey around the world and we're blessed to be able to read about it too.1 Abbey8

LOVED this book!!!! I love the perspectives being from the middle school girls and the experiences they had. This book made me want to get my passport out and travel the world! This book is very well written— I learned a lot but felt more I was on a vacation instead of in a classroom! I want to go on a global family field trip now!!!1 Jordan Singletary1 review

Such a great story of family and life changing adventures all told from the mind of a middle school girl. I know I am not the only one that relates to the struggles of being a middle school girl! The Passport Project is beautifully written and includes so many fun maps and pictures of these amazing girls. All around, such a great read!1 Molly Hagood1 review1 follower

This book is extremely engaging. You identify with the characters in the story and get to see the personalities of the two girls grow! I love the relationship between the parents and the children and the experiences they were able to obtain! I wanted to see all of the parts of the world after reading each section. Each part leaves you wanting more details of each adventure.1 Kym Prewitt1 review2

This is a wonderful book of REAL adventures. The best way to grow your capacity for empathy is to experience life from different points of view. That is exactly what the McIntyre family did. They immersed themselves in various cultures different from their own and, in the process, learned valuable lessons. Kellie does an excellent job conveying those stories in a way that young (and not so young) people can relate and learn. As a teacher, I highly recommend! 1 Shannon Brooks1 review

LOVED this book SO much!!! As a mother of middle and high schoolers I’m always looking for books we can read together- and this book fits perfectly! It is interesting, informative, funny, engaging and has a beautiful message about opening hearts and minds, one step, one person, one place at a time. I have also been in many book clubs and would highly recommend this as a book club selection- so much in here to foster some great, thought provoking discussions! Last- it REALLY gave me the travel “bug” and inspired me to get our family out of our comfort zone and see more of the world- sooner, rather then later! 1 Susan1,058 3

I highly recommend this true travel story for kids as well as adults. Told mainly from the view points of the seventh and eight grade daughters it is refreshingly unique as well as entertaining. I plain on buying a copy for my grandkids who are about the same age as Riley and Delaney.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.1 Julie Tapscott1 review9

This book is a great read for the young and old. It is filled with adventure, education and inspiration through out every page of the book. I love the pictures and the high low charts that make the book come alive to the reader. I hope it inspires others to take a journey!1 Johnnie1 review1 follower

This was a most enjoyable book to read. As a retired middle school teacher, I feel this book would really be a good read for girls in grades 5-8. I think girls would really enjoy it. Thanks for the opportunity to read it.1 Julie Furlow6 1 follower

Fantastic book which kept me reading to see what new adventure lied ahead for Delaney, Riley and the family. I laughed so many times that I ended up reading many portions of the book to my husband (who doesn’t enjoy reading) and he laughed with me along the way. It definitely made me think about where I want to go in the future to visit. I loved this book and highly recommend it to everyone!!!1 Michelle76

Awesome book about a family taking a months-long trip around the world! This would be an awesome book to use in a Geography class (5th-7th-ish), where kids could keep track of the places they visit, the tourist stops they saw, and the cultural things they learned. This definitely motivated me as a parent to get out of our Disney vacation rut, and to get outside of my comfort zone and travel internationally!1 Janet1 review

What a fun way to learn about the differences and similarities of people around the world through the adventures of two middle schoolers1 Jennifer Isbell1 review

I cannot say enough good things about this book. Following the Four Worn Passports around the world was so much fun. I laughed. I cried. I was scared. The Passport Project is so insightful. As a history teacher, I to think I know it all, but this book taught me so much. Geography, culture, religions, and customs I never knew existed. Not only that, I loved the including of the maps (sorry Kellie, but I'm with Rachael Brooks on this one!) and the country's report card at the end. The quotes to start off each chapter were great as well. Thank you for sharing this book with me. I can't wait to purchase a copy and have my daughter read it!1 Kim1 review

What a wonderful trip around the world with the McIntyre family! As a reader, you can experience a very real trip full of very real experiences to some pretty amazing (and a few not-so-amazing) places. Telling the story from the perspectives of their teenage girls was brilliant…the honesty, innocence, and growing appreciation for other cultures AND home was so enjoyable.1 Jaime Cannon19 1 follower

What a wonderful story and it perfectly captures the importance of getting out of your bubble.1 Carrie1 review

THIS BOOK!! Inspiring. Fun. Educational. Page Turner. Memorable.

Kellie McIntyre's masterful first book is not only a pleasure to read, but is also full of life lessons for each and every reader. Life lessons include acceptance and appreciation for other cultures and people across the globe, geography, a love of travel, sibling relationships, deep family love/bonds ... all rolled into a VERY entertaining and relatable book that will keep every reader wanting more.

As a past middle school teacher, a mother of three (youngest now in middle school), and an avid reader who participates in many book clubs, this book is a must for any child and/or family.

As a past teacher, I would have loved this book in my curriculum and line up of book studies for my students. This book absolutely captures students' interests and also provides a vehicle for engaging dialogue and learning of current events, history, and simply being an open and accepting human being. There are so many important lessons to be gained from the McIntyres' experiences. Through her words, we readers are transported around the world, all from the comfort of our own homes and classrooms.

I simply cannot recommend this book enough.

Thank you Kellie McIntyre for creating such a wonderful novel.


1 Erin Brooks1 review

This is a fantastic story which is so well written. I love the unique perspective of seeing world travel through the eyes of middle schoolers. The maps, quotes and report card for each chapter help the book flow and make it fun read! Each day of the travel adventure brings something new - which is sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, sometimes amazing and sometimes scary. The writing perfectly captures the universal thoughts, dreams and fears of young teens, while it simultaneously teaches history and provides country specific facts. It is a great mix of entertainment and education. This book will encourage parents to take their families out of their comfort zone and will inspire teens to explore the real world! 1 Willia1 review

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