The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode

Name: The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode
ISBN: 9780152049164

by Eleanor Estes

Subject: Classics
Age: 6-8 years
Format: Trade Paperback
Pages: 244
Publisher: Odyssey Classics
Size: 16.2 cm × 19.4 cm
ISBN: 9780152049164

Nobody believed Hugsy Goode when he prophesied that a tunnel lay beneath the alley until--generations later--Nicholas (alias Copin) and Timothy (alias Tornid) decide to explore. And lo and behold, right under the vine-covered hole outside the house where Hugsy Goode used to live, they find an entrance to adventures beyond their wildest dreams.

A sequel to The Alley.

But what secrets lie hidden in the darkness beneath the alley?

Middle Grade Mystery: Join Nicholas (alias Copin) and Timothy (alias Tornid) as they follow a generations-old prophecy to uncover a hidden world.A Secret Passage: Right under a tangle of vines is the entrance, but where it leads is a puzzle the two friends must solve together.A Neighborhood Story: A tale of secret clubs, summertime exploration, and the unbreakable bond between two boys in a cozy Brooklyn alley.A Timeless Classic: From Newbery Medal winner Eleanor Estes, this charming sequel to The Alley is perfect for middle grade readers who love exploration and friendship.

About the author

Eleanor EstesAuthor

Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) grew up in West Haven, Connecticut, which she renamed Cranbury for her classic stories about the Moffat and Pye families. A children’s librarian for many years, she launched her writing career with the publication of The Moffats in 1941. Two of her outstanding books about the Moffats—Rufus M. and The Middle Moffat—were awarded Newbery Honors, as was her short novel The Hundred Dresses. She won the Newbery Medal for Ginger Pye.

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What reviewers said

"Eleanor Estes, with the skill which created the 'Moffats,' has succeeded in composing her hero with enough mischief and daring to be both real and likable."

Christian Science Monitor