On the Road to Mr. Mineo's

On the Road to Mr. Mineo's by O'Connor, Barbara. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780374380021.

Summer days drift by slowly in Meadville, South Carolina--that is, until Sherman the one-legged pigeon flies into town and causes a ruckus. First Stella, whos been begging for a dog, spots him on top of a garage roof and decides she wants him for a pet. Then theres Ethel and Amos, an old couple who sees the pigeon in their barn keeping company with a little brown dog that barks all night. The pigeon lands smack in the middle of Mutt Raynards head, but hes the town liar, so no one believes him. And when Stellas brother Levi and his scabby-kneed, germ-infested friends notice the pigeon, they join the chase, too. Meanwhile, across town, Mr. Mineo has one less homing pigeon than he used to... Barbara OConnor has delivered another ingeniously crafted story full of southern charm, kid-sized adventures, and quirky, unforgettable characters. This title has Common Core connections.