The Boy on the Porch, Sharon Creech.This is an adorable book about John and Marta finding a young, sleeping boy on their porch one morning. The boy, Jacob, does not speak and cannot provide any background information. All they have is a note saying that Jacob is a good boy and they will be back soon. Days, weeks, months pass and no one in town knows anything and no one comes to claim him. The three form an unlikely family and the little boy fills the heart of John and Marta with joy and smiles. Indeed, one day, his father does come to claim him. The rest I'll leave for you to read. Is it sad? Yes, but I don't think you'll be disappointed.