The Alley

From the bestselling author of Ginger Pye comes the story of a little girl whose eyes are always open to the beauty of the world that surrounds her.

This beloved middle grade novel is filled with the unforgettable details of a classic childhood adventure:

• A Unique Brooklyn Setting: Ten-year-old Connie and her best friend Billy live in The Alley, a cozy, tight-knit community of brick houses and gardens hidden away from the bustle of the city.
• An Intriguing Children’s Mystery: When Connie’s house is burglarized, she and Billy turn into investigators, collecting clues from suspicious policemen and a mysterious man with a bullet-shaped head.
• A Heartwarming Friendship Story: Follow Connie and Billy as they hold trials in the Circle, create their own conservatory of music, and prove that the greatest adventures can happen right in your own backyard.
• From a Newbery Medalist: A timeless story of community and courage from Eleanor Estes, the celebrated author of the Newbery Medal winner Ginger Pye and the classic Moffat series.