The midnight laundromat girl held the key to a secret that could shut down the entire village—until one night changed everything

of their lives were behind them.

Mr. Ray, who had driven a city bus for thirty-two years.

Mrs. Dot, who had worked in a school cafeteria and could stretch one bag of apples into snacks for twenty children.

Henry, a retired mail carrier who remembered every kid’s birthday.

Louise, who had lost her husband and said Homework Haven was the only reason she continue reading …