Blue Balliett - author of "Hold Fast"

The mystery begins with a bizarre accident on a deserted, wintery street in Chicago. Now stir in an old Langston Hughes book on rhythms, the Chicago Public Library's huge downtown building, a family of four that find themselves in the midst of a spiraling nightmare, and the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Heist, the biggest in history.

You will meet Dash, Sum, Early and Jubie… and many others living in a large city shelter. As dreams chase reality in a fearless yet sparkly search, 11-year-old Early Pearl will take you on a ride not easily forgotten.

Please bring a non-perishable food item to this event.  All items will be donated to the Oconomowoc Food Pantry.

Here is what the pantry is in need of:  breakfast cereal, coffee, soups, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables and fruits, canned meat and tuna, juices, toilet paper, hamburger and tuna "helpers".  Whatever you like, the clients will like!  THANK YOU!