In "A Signal" by Cynthia C. DeFelice, young protagonist Willie discovers a hidden world when he finds an old radio and starts receiving mysterious signals. As he delves deeper into the broadcasts, he unravels a series of secrets that connect him to his late father and the history of their remote town. With the help of his friends, Willie embarks on a journey filled with adventure and self-discovery, learning about courage, friendship, and the importance of listening to the signals around him. Themes of loss, connection, and the quest for truth intertwine in this compelling coming-of-age tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-13 years.

There are 176 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Square Fish .

Cynthia DeFelice is a successful children's author who lives in New York. This book was inspired by her grandfather who was apprenticed to a rural doctor at the age of twelve, and went on to become a respected surgeon.