Award–winning columnist and author Phil Callaway offers up his first novel filled with the warmth and richness readers have come to love! Sigmund Brouwer calls it “A spellbinding memoir of childhood—both funny and forgiving.” Bob Hope's jokewriter, Martha Bolton says, “Callaway’s gift of humor and story telling abilities combine to make this book a runaway hit!
In this tender coming–of–age story, a young boy discovers a hidden stash of money—and more trouble than he thought possible. As he unravels the mystery of its origin, he discovers an even greater mystery—the mystery of the grace of God expressed through a small community of believers.
With a cast of characters worthy of a Mark Twain novel, a mysterious illness, an astounding confession, and a lump–in–the–throat climax, this story is sure to bring laughter and tears as it entertains and enriches a wide range of readers.