A witty and compelling new novel written entirely in e-mails.

It's called culture shock, Ok? Which means, moving to the country is moving to another planet...I'm in shock.

Here are some shock waves taken right from my brain.

Chase Riley and his parents have just moved out of the city to live in Pickway County, where animals and insects run amok (except those strapped to the roofs of the hunters' cars) and the highlight of the social calendar is the monthly tractorpulling contest.

Lonely and fed-up, Chase relieves his feelings through witty, disgruntled e-mails to friends back home.

But will he ever overcome his sense of isolation and find friendship in this alien new world?

Humorous and heart-rending, this novel in e-mails will appeal to anyone who's seen their world turn upside-down - and managed to turn it back again.