Trouble in Timbuktu was released March 5th, 2009 by Philomel/Penguin Young Readers Group. Readers guide available on Penguin Young readers and www.cristinakessler.com
Author R.L. Mitchley, gets some help from his close friend Elias, as they franticly work to reunite Bob with three of his deceased family members, Grammy, Pappy & Arlene for one last time...
My memory of Elias is intimate but brief; I asked him, "what happened, where are you taking me, who are you? Tell me!"
In a calm voice; "Sara hush, you died.