About the Author

Cynthia DeFelice is the author of many bestselling books for young readers, including "The Ghost of Fossil Glen," "Wild Life," "The Missing Manatee," and "Weasel." Her books have been nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award and listed as American Library Association Notable Children's Books and Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, among numerous other honors. She lives in upstate New York.

Reviews

"A beautifully written story of friendship, loyalty, and trust."--Starred, "School Library Journal
""DeFelice, as always, infuses her mystery story with heart and grounds it in details, so Owen, the natural setting, and (most of all) his companionable dog come to life." --"Horn Book
""Owen's likable voice, the plot's quick pace and the science fiction overtones make this a winner." --"Publishers Weekly
""Owen's loneliness, his lingering feelings of loss over his dead mother and his relationship (or lack thereof) with his father are so realistically delineated." --"Kirkus Reviews"

“A beautifully written story of friendship, loyalty, and trust.”—Starred, "School Library Journal
"“DeFelice, as always, infuses her mystery story with heart and grounds it in details, so Owen, the natural setting, and (most of all) his companionable dog come to life.” —"Horn Book
"“Owen’s likable voice, the plot’s quick pace and the science fiction overtones make this a winner.” —"Publishers Weekly
"“Owen’s loneliness, his lingering feelings of loss over his dead mother and his relationship (or lack thereof) with his father are so realistically delineated.” —"Kirkus Reviews"