Wanted: Your House

A resourceful twelve-year-old comes up with an unusual plan in this moving tween novel. Cyril’s mom has always dreamed the two of them would one day have a house of their own. So, when she decides she’ll never find one they can afford, Cyril is sad for her. His solution? Post a want ad to find an older person who’s looking for live-in companionship and housekeeping help and is willing to leave them the house in their will. Surprisingly, one elderly gentleman named Mr. Hartt seems open to it. Will this grouchy, stubborn old man be their dream come true - or their worst nightmare? Readers will be completely absorbed by this moving story about having, and making, a family.