Now that the four abandoned Tillerman children are settled in with their grandmother, Dicey finds that their new beginnings require love, trust, humor, and courage. The second book in the celebrated Tillerman cycle. Operation: Military Kids Reading Collection 2008 Newbery Medal Winner Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.0 ATOS Book Level: 5 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 11 AR Quiz: 110EN Reading Counts Level: 5.2 Reading Counts Points: 17 Lexile Measure: 710.