Join Salamanca Tree Hiddle on a road trip across the country with her eccentric grandparents - and find out all about Sal, her know-it-all best friend Phoebe and the spooky lady next door. Sal's tales of life back home, by turns hilarious and touching, create a journey within a journey as she and Phoebe discover that things aren't always what they seem. This powerful, bittersweet story of family love and courage is based on Sharon Creech's Newbery Medal-winning book.