Can Allie and Henry help their mom and get their apartment back at the same time?
Twins Henry and Allie love the apartment they share with their mom, Sam, but their space has been feeling cramped ever since Sam started working from home. Her online meetings mean the siblings can barely use the living room!
At first, Allie and Henry figure out a quick fix—buying their mom some headphones. But when Allie stumbles upon a secret locked room in the basement, she and Henry ask the custodian, Mr. Jeff, for his help to turn it into an office. As they work away, the twins make new discoveries about themselves, Mr. Jeff and their amazing apartment building's history. They can't wait to show their mom her new workspace!
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“A capable pair of siblings show initiative and perseverance as they help their mother and themselves. A gently told, wholesome adventure in apartment living.”
“A positive story about a community that works together to accomplish something helpful. Recommended.”
“Award-winning Sara Cassidy creates a cast of believable people and life situations in this captivating tale.”