SOLVED. Newer book about a boy left alone in the south. Sets off to find parent or relative [s]

[Dudley]

I can't figure out the title of this book. It isnt that old, maybe 2006-ish or could be newer. It was about a boy who was left alone somehow.. maybe someone dies. He sets off to find one of his parents or maybe its an uncle. Has to cross several states to get to where he is. I've done several searches but cant get any more clues.

[Mimi]

Is it "The Rift" by Walter J. Williams?

[Dudley]

No but I finally found it. Alabama Moon.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Dudley is this solved? If so did you remember to bookshelf the book? And if you don't know how to move this down to the "Solved" file I can move it for you.