Crazy Connie's Closet: 1959

By Janelle Otoya

In the summer of 2006, eleven-year-old Constance Pentori traveled back in time to the year 1959 How did this happen? Where did she go?

Her family had just moved into Grandpa's old house, and she could not wait to explore his mysterious closet But she did not expect this As she opened the door, she saw past Grandpa's old boots and spied a shiny birthday present wrapped in lavender paper with a yellow bow. Hesitating, she checked for spiders, then tiptoed toward it.

As her fingers brushed the closet wall, it gave way, and she plummeted in a dizzying tumble. When the spinning stopped, Constance found herself in a fresh-smelling closet belonging to Joseph Gordano - in 1959.

"Who are you?" they both screamed in unison.

"I asked you first " they both replied.

" Listen, pal " Constance held up karate-chop hands. "I took karate for two summers at the YMCA..."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1964251303
• ISBN13: 9781964251301
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Janelle Otoya
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7