Meet Me in the Alley

Description

Pre-order now! Meet Me in the Alley is scheduled for publication this month. All pre-orders will ship once the book has been published and printed.

The year is 1949, and adventure is waiting just around the corner.

For best friends Rob and Nicky, the back alleys of Hamilton, Ontario, are their own little world. Filled with hidden treasures, mysterious characters, and endless possibilities, these winding pathways are where the boys spend their days exploring, scavenging, building homemade go-karts, and getting into more than a little trouble.

But growing up in a working-class neighbourhood after the Second World War isn’t always easy. Between schoolyard bullies, eccentric neighbours, family struggles, and unexpected friendships, Rob and Nicky begin to discover that the world is far more complicated than they ever imagined.

Through laughter, misadventures, and moments of unexpected kindness, the boys learn valuable lessons about courage, compassion, loyalty, and the importance of seeing people for who they truly are.

Set against the sights and sounds of postwar Hamilton, Meet Me in the Alley is a coming-of-age novel that brings  childhood vividly to life.

Perfect for middle-grade readers who enjoy historical fiction, memorable characters, and stories about friendship, adventure, and growing up.

Written by Bob Barton, cover design by Lauren James, published by Pandamonium Publishing House, 2026