THE ROAD TO EVER AFTER, by Moira Young

The story: Davy is homeless when Miss Flint hires him (okay, forces him) to drive her to her childhood home--even though he's only 13, and even though he doesn't know how to drive. That's weird enough, but things get even stranger when they steal a turkey truck, dodge the police, and encounter a wild grassland spirit. When the ultimate strange event occurs, Davy and his employer keep making their way to the sea while Davy starts to consider the possibility of angels. And not just the kind in books.

June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG; Violence G; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG; Magic & the occult PG; GLBT content G; Adult themes (death and life after death) PG; overall rating PG. Best for grades 4-7.

Liz's comments: This is a charming story that takes an utterly unpredictable turn in the middle, changing it from an adventure tale to fantasy. The average reader will not pick it up cuz...boring cover and tepid flyleaf blurb...but it will strike a chord with just the right reader, who will enjoy it immensely. Hand it to your readers who enjoy Roald Dahl's "Matilda".