Alice Valentim wanted to go home for the summer. Sure, it wasn't summer there, but that was even better: June, July and August were the perfect months to be in Brazil. It wasn't too hot or overcrowded with tourists, but it was still nice enough to enjoy the beach - what else could she want? Except that, this summer, her home didn't seem so inviting anymore. In fact, she wanted so badly to stay away that she accepted a summer gig as a nanny in Northern Michigan. To make things better, she is unsure about her thesis, her future at the University, and fresh water beaches. She also has no idea what kind of family she has accepted to nanny for. What could go wrong?