A Move, A Mess, A Mystery
Mason’s world turns upside down when he, his little sister, Olivia, and their mother move into their grandfather’s house. Mason misses his cool friends. R.B., the weird kid down the street, thinks he’s Mason’s new best friend.
Mason’s grandfather, a retired professor, stays in his office filled with musty, dusty books. He never realized there’s a magical treasure hidden in plain sight. An 1860 Indian Head penny, named Penny, who is alive.
When Penny goes missing, Mason helps his grandfather look for her. Will Mason find Penny and learn her secret?

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?