The Way to Schenectady

Set against the backdrop of a family road trip to New England, twelve-year-old Jane Peeler navigates the chaos of travel with her younger brothers and a grumpy grandmother. The journey takes an unexpected turn when they meet Marty, a kind but destitute old man in need of assistance to reach his brother's funeral. Jane faces a dilemma: helping a stranger while balancing her family's dynamics and the challenges of the trip. This story explores themes of kindness, family bonds, and the moral choices that arise in unexpected situations.