John Hawkins lives in northern Great Britain with his older brother, Tom, their mother, and their very special dog, Mouse, who can communi cate with both brothers through thoughts. When Tom becomes seriously ill, Mouse can no longer live with the family, but John decides to run away with Mouse to search for his uncle in southern Great Britain. The journey becomes an adventure with stops along the way to stay with strangers, both kind and sinister. Readers interested in learning more about the “Gypsies” who befriend John and Mouse will want to read A History of the Romani People (Kyuchukov & Hancock) listed elsewhere in this book. bal

Originally published by Hodder Children’s Books Great Brit ain, in 2006.