Young cartography enthusiast Alton Barnes draws personal people maps that help him figure things out about his classmates, teachers and principal only to find his skills and wits tested when his maps are stolen from his locker. By the Edgar Award-nominated author of Frindle. Simultaneous. This map-tastic middle grade story from Andrew Clements gives the phrase uncharted territory a whole new meaning!Alton Barnes loves maps. Hes loved them ever since he was little, and not just for the geography. Because maps contain more information than just locations, and thats why he likes to draw maps as well as read them. Regular point A to point B ones, sure, but also maps that explain a whole lot morelike what he really thinks about his friends. And teachers. Even the principal. So when Altons maps are stolen from his locker, theres serious trouble on the horizon
and hell need some mad cartographic skills to escape it. From a genius of gentle, high-concept tales set in suburban middle schools (The New York Times), this stand-alone story is off the charts.
Andrew Clements (19492019) was the author of the enormously popular Frindle. More than 10 million copies of his books have been sold, and he was nominated for a multitude of state awards, including a Christopher Award and an Edgar Award. His popular works include About Average, Troublemaker, Extra Credit, Lost and Found, No Talking, Room One, Lunch Money, and more. He was also the author of the Benjamin Pratt & the Keepers of the School series. Find out more at AndrewClements.com.
Keith Nobbs has appeared on Broadway in The Lion In Winter and off-Broadway in Dog Sees God, Romance, The Hasty Heart, Bye Bye Birdie, Dublin Carol, and Four (Lucille Lortel Award, Drama Desk Nomination). His film credits include Phone Booth, Double Whammy, and 25th Hour. Television credits include The Black Donnellys (series regular), Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Sopranos.
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