"Stay away form the junkyard!" warn all the grown-ups in Jasper.

But why? Theo wonders.

What is so terrible that's lurking at the junkyard?

But after some exploration of her own, Theo discovers that the junkyard is no place to be feared...in fact, it may even be a place for friendships and fun!


Maebelle's Suitcase

by Tricia Tusa

Published 31 March 1987
One-hundred-and-eight-year-old Maebelle has a lot of hats. And every year she makes a hat for the town's annual hat contest. One-hundred-and-eight-year-old Maebelle has a lot of friends. And every year her friends fly south for the winter. But this year, one of her friends is left behind. Young Binkle is afraid to leave home without his beloved possessions. So he packs his things into one of Maebelle's suitcases. But he can't fly with it. It is too heavy.
Maebelle has worked hard on her hat entry. She is very pleased with her work. But her friend Binkle needs help. She must persuade him to leave his things behind.
This is a warm, funny story about two friends who act purely out of love. And both characters are equally unforgettable.