Lois Lowry is one of this country's foremost writers of books for young readers, and winner of the prestigious Newbery medal.

"Gossamer" has just been published, and this hardcover book is signed by the author.

From the author's website --

"In this haunting novel that tiptoes between reality and imagination, two people -- a lonely, sensitive woman and a damaged, angry boy -- face their own histories and discover what they can be to one another. Their strength comes from a tiny, caring creature they will never see."