The Tunnel of Hugsy Goode

Nobody believed Hugsy Goode when he prophesied that a tunnel lay beneath the alley until--generations later--Nicholas (alias Copin) and Timothy (alias Tornid) decide to explore. And lo and behold, right under the vine-covered hole outside the house where Hugsy Goode used to live, they find an entrance to adventures beyond their wildest dreams. A sequel to The Alley. For two best friends with secret names and a shared mission, this is the beginning of everything.
A Timeless Friendship Story: Eleven-year-old Copin and eight-year-old Tornid are two pals in an alley with nobody else their age-and a shared belief in a legendary tunnel. A Classic Middle Grade Adventure: Following a generations-old prophecy from the mysterious Hugsy Goode, the boys risk everything to explore the vine-covered hole that might lead to another world. A Neighborhood Mystery: Does a secret passage really connect the houses on their college campus alley? Copin and Tornid are determined to draw the maps, gather the tools, and find out for themselves.
A Sequel to a Beloved Classic: For fans of Eleanor Estes's Newbery Honor-winning book The Alley, this story continues the adventures of the unforgettable children of Grandby College.