The Velvet Room Author:Zilpha Keatley Snyder Robin was always "wandering off" (her mother's words) to get away from the confusion she felt inside her. It was not until Robin's father found a permanent job at the McCurdy Ranch, after three years as a migrant worker, that Robin had a place to wander to. As time went by the Velvet Room became more and more of a haven for her -- a place to rea... more »d and dream, a place to bury one's fears and doubts, a place to count on.« less