Figgs & Phantoms

Mona has the most unusual family in townÑand the most notorious. While she hates all the attention her eccentric relatives bring to her, there is one Figg family member she likes: her uncle Florence, the book dealer. But Uncle Florence keeps hinting that heÕs going to find his way to Capri, the Figg family heaven. And that means leaving Mona behind. Can Mona find Capri before itÕs too late, or will she learn that things are seldom what they seem when books are involved? From the Newbery Award-winning author of THE WESTING GAME, more clever riddles and wordplay, clues to be found, and mysteries to be solved! A Newbery Honor book The Amazing Dancing Figgs! While Mona hates all the attention her eccentric relatives bring to her in town, there is one Figg family member she likes: her Uncle Florence, the book dealer. But Uncle Florence keeps hinting that he's going to find his way to Capri, the Figg family heaven. And that means leaving Mona behind. Can Mona find Capri before it's too late, or will she learn that things are seldom what they seem when books are involved? Mona is miserable. Her family consists of Sister Figg Newton; Truman, the human pretzel; Aunt Gracie Jo, the dog catcher; and her son, Fido the Second. The only person Mona likes is her Uncle Florence, the book dealer, until she learns that things are seldom what they seem