The Map Trap

The Map Trap

This map-tastic middle grade story from Andrew Clements gives the phrase €œuncharted territory€ a whole new meaning!<br><br>Alton Barnes loves maps. He€s loved them ever since he was little, and not just for the geography. Because maps contain more information than just locations, and that€s why he likes to draw maps as well as read them. Regular €œpoint A to point B€ ones, sure, but also maps that explain a whole lot more€"like what he <I>really </I>thinks about his friends. And teachers. Even the principal.<br> <br>So when Alton€s maps are stolen from his locker, there€s serious trouble on the horizon€¦and he€ll need some mad cartographic skills to escape it.<br> <br>From €œa genius of gentle, high-concept tales set in suburban middle schools€ (<I>The New York Times</I>), this stand-alone story is off the charts.