The Alley - (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) by Eleanor Estes (Paperback)

About the Book

Now back in print--Estes's classic story of a little girl in Brooklyn whose eyes are always open to the beauty of the world that surrounds her. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, there is an alley that is the most beautiful place to live in the whole wide world. Or so Connie Ives believes. The alley is the perfect location to sharpen Connie's swinging skills, hold practices for the Alley Conservatory of Music, and convict a burglar by trial.
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.

Review Quotes

"Imaginative, whimsical, fresh, this is a story not to be missed."--Chicago Tribune

"Lively and amusing."--The New York Times Book Review

"Told with typical Estes spirit and humor: [this] is, as well, a good mystery."--Book Week
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