Publisher's Synopsis
Carl grew up with very little money but lots of love. Suki went from being a star gymnast to an underemployed business administrative assistant, riding in a mobility scooter. Carl bought Aladdin's Cave Second-Hand Store and hired Suki as his manager. Carl owns the place, but Suki is the brains behind the entire operation. She is the glue that holds Aladdin's Cave Second-Hand Store together. Their staff grows to include Kevin. He turns his compulsion for organizing things into a major business asset. Purple-haired Gwinnie runs the Special Events Room. Linda does the window treatments.Everyone in Bells Corners drops by sooner or later. Step on in. Meet some of the customers. Their lives and problems are chronicled here in twenty-four short stories, perfect for reading right before bed or while waiting for the dentist.Their problems range from needing the perfect prom dress to avoiding a sexual predator, from homework assignments to extreme poverty. Read about a tragic fire and meet a ghost or two. Find out about the games tournament where a bystander is hospitalized. See what happens when a birthday card goes astray. Watch a pair of teens discover their parents' shocking secrets. These interlocking stories run the range of emotions from the hilarious to the heart-rending.
