Chelly B

August 23, 2008

Dear Mr. Pinkwater,

I have been a fan of yours for many years, and have enjoyed sharing your books with my children, as well as listening to you on NPR.

A few years ago, I was in a library in Columbia, SC while visiting my sister. I picked up one of your books there, just to kill time while in the library. What I remember about the book, aside from the fact that it was absolutely captivating, is that it began with a family moving to a new town. The male protagonist was having trouble adjusting to his new home.

When it was time to leave the library, I put the book down and thought, “I’ll have to get this one when I return home.” Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to figure out which book this is.

Can you please help? I have consulted your ‘ouevre’ list, but nothing rings a bell.

Sincerely,

Chelly B

 Sounds like LOOKING FOR BOBOWICZ.
Could also be ALAN MENDELSOHN, THE BOY FROM MARS -- Ed