by Justin Fox
First published 2017
Six-year-old Justin Fox clutches his map, crayons, and plastic plane as his family's airplane lifts off from Cape Town in 1973. Their destination is Greece, but first comes an ambitious Grand Tour through Europe's greatest cities. Justin charts each leg of their journey, from the bustling streets of London to the ancient monuments of Rome, through Paris cafes and Munich squares, past Vienna's grand architecture and into Athens before reaching the Greek Islands. Armed with a child's curiosity and his simple travel tools, Justin discovers that each new city holds magic when seen through young eyes. The trip becomes more than sightseeing as Justin learns to observe, record, and wonder at the world beyond his home. His adventures across Europe in that pivotal year shape not just his childhood memories but plant seeds for a lifetime of wandering and storytelling. This journey reveals how travel educates young minds and shows why even a six-year-old can be a true explorer when given the chance to see the world.
Genres: biography, travel, adventure, autobiography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Athens, Cape Town, Europe, Greece, London, Munich, Paris, Rome, Vienna
Period: 1973
36 pages · Paperback · Bumble Books