The Boy On The Porch

"When a childless young couple discover an abandoned boy on their porch, they open their home and their hearts to him. Though Jacob does not talk, he manages to speak eloquently through his music and art. As the days turn into weeks, the couple learn to love the boy, and later live in fear that he might leave them. The Boy On The Porch is at once heartbreaking and heartwarming, and a testament to the human spirit. This slim novel is rich in its simplicity, proving once again that Newbery Medal-winner Sharon Creech is a master storyteller. (For ages 8 to 12)"