A charming novella that will appeal to every reader…
Campbell’s new novella of family secrets, love, relations, and whimsical elements follows sixteen-year-old Thomas and his ninety-year-old grandfather, Duncan, as they bond over a genealogy project and share a heartbreaking family secret. Duncan’s tale of family secrets merges with his own journey toward gratification, as he makes peace with his past and bonds with his grandson. Campbell’s straightforward narrative is charming and provides an old-world-feel as well as authenticity to the story—she focuses on characters, leaving readers enough room to add their own imagination to the background. The story feels lived in with the fantasy element firmly rooted in reality and will appeal to adults as well as older children.