Ten-year-old Billy Jones is seeking to find his voice in this captivating story: Jones of the Old Shoes: A Story About Blazing Your Trail by Larry Ackerman. A must-read chapter book perfect for adventurous boys and girls aged 9-12.

When Jones finds a secret closet in his room, and in it, a pair of old shoes, he is amazed to find that the shoes can speak. Jones listens to the old shoes when they promise to answer all of his questions, guiding him on a journey of self-discovery. But what will Jones do when the old shoes ask him to answer questions for himself?