From Norvelt to Nowhere / Jack Gantos / 278 pages

This book continues the story of the young Jack Gantos and Miss Volker from the Newbery award-winning Dead End in Norvelt.  It's historical fiction at its best.  You will love these characters; you will love the hilarious predicaments, you will love the relationship of Miss Volker and Jack, you will love the little nuggets of wisdom shared by Jack's mom and Miss Volker and you will love going on the best road trip ever taken in 1962.  Great story to be shared whether as a read aloud or as a book discussion title.  Recommend for grades 5 & up.