All aboard to adventure!
When seventh-grader, John Schmidt, gets the chance to go on a cross-country train adventure of a lifetime, there’s just one problem: the ticket costs more than his entire life savings. He knows he can't let this opportunity simply slip away. So with a quirky crew of friends—and a few unexpected rivals—John embarks on a wild journey to raise the funds needed for the trip. From spidery raspberry bars to Bubba’s muddy monster truck, each obstacle becomes a stepping stone toward his dream.
Will John and his friends make it to the station as scheduled, or will their plans go off the rails? With time running out and disasters piling up, this trip to remember is on the fast track to a total trainwreck.
Join John on a heartwarming and hilarious adventure filled with friendship, determination, and the clickety-clack of the open tracks.