The Map Trap

This map-tastic middle grade story from Andrew Clements gives the phrase €œuncharted territory€ a whole new meaning!

Alton Barnes loves maps. He€s loved them ever since he was little, and not just for the geography. Because maps contain more information than just locations, and that€s why he likes to draw maps as well as read them. Regular €œpoint A to point B€ ones, sure, but also maps that explain a whole lot more€"like what he really thinks about his friends. And teachers. Even the principal.

So when Alton€s maps are stolen from his locker, there€s serious trouble on the horizon€¦and he€ll need some mad cartographic skills to escape it.

From €œa genius of gentle, high-concept tales set in suburban middle schools€ (The New York Times), this stand-alone story is off the charts.