When a young boy reluctantly becomes involved in his school play, he takes on
not just the role of the old crone but also a journey of discovery about his
family. As the novel unfolds, a wonderful drama ensues, both in school on the
stage and at home as the boys relationship with his father becomes truer and
more honest when some secrets buried in a dusty box in the attic are unveiled.
A delightful novel told with the masterly control and calm excitement that we
now expect from award-winning Sharon Creech.