Description

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Aaron has never left alone before. He is mute, and depends on his mother for everything. But tomorrow Aaron will be twelve years old, old enough to stay home by himself while his mother goes to town. Everything will be fine, as long as he stays close to the house. And if there's trouble, Aaron can write what he needs to say.

Trouble there is aplenty. When a terrible blizzard keeps his mother from returning home, Aaron sets out to search for her—but he stumbles upon the mysterious Half-a-Moon Inn, where the crafty Miss Grackle forces him to work for her. How can Aaron stop her from carrying out her devilish schemes—before it's too late?

About the Author

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Paul Fleischman's novels, poetry, picture books, and nonfiction are known for innovation and multiple viewpoints. He received the Newbery Medal for Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices and a Newbery Honor for Graven Images, and he was a National Book Award finalist for Breakout. His books bridging the page and stage include Bull Run, Seek, and Mind's Eye. For the body of his work, he's been the United States nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award. He lives in California. www.paulfleischman.net.

Charlotte Zolotow is the author of over 75 books for children, including When the Wind Stops illustrated by Stefano Vitale, The Old Dog illustrated by James Ransome, and My Grandson Lew and William's Doll, both illustrated by William Pene du Bois. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

Kathryn Jacobi is a painter, printmaker and illustrator who exhibits her work in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. She lives in Santa Monica, CA, and Sechelt, British Columbia.