Cloudmaker

In "Cloudmaker," bestselling author Malcolm Brooks crafts a spirited narrative set during the summer of Amelia Earhart’s last flight, amidst the challenges of the Great Depression. Fourteen-year-old Houston “Huck” Finn navigates a transformative summer marked by the discovery of a dead body, a mysterious flight watch, and the arrival of his cousin Annelise, who harbors secrets of her own. As Huck secretly builds his own airplane, he grapples with the complexities of family, faith, and a looming danger from a band of robbers. This heartfelt novel captures the essence of American ingenuity and optimism through lush prose and rich character exploration.