School is finnally out, and thirteen-year-old Andy Porter can hardly wait for the grand vacation his parents are calling
"the best ever!!!" But to Andy's surprise, the action begins even before he leaves town! When Andy comes across a secret note
and a mysterious necklace, he hardly has time to investigate before he and his family have packed their bags and headed to the
mountains for a week long camping trip. But when a terrible storm and dangerous floods threaten to turn the Porter family's best
vacation ever into the worst of all time, a new destination, another set of desasters, and a chance encounter with the mysterous
note writer send Andy's emotions spinning. Endless adventures face Andy and his family on this quest for fun also known as
"Operation: Vacation.