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!

This book is part of a book series called Reading Rainbow .

This book was published 1992 by Simon & Schuster .

Nancy Coffelt is the author/illustrator of the several picture books. She began writing and painting children's books when she started a family of her own. Tricia Tusa has written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books.