Sonia Tilson

Thirteen-year-old Neal has recently moved from Vancouver to Ottawa with his mother. There, he discovers he has a grandmother he's never known about, and a grandfather who has left the family and lives in Nova Scotia. Finding out about his maternal grandparents only heightens Neal's already strong curiosity about his father....his mother has always refused to disclose anything at all. As Neal begins to piece the truth together, he runs away to his grandfather's, hoping to find a kindred spirit.

This book is well written, suitable for teens but also for adults. It deals with themes of family, secrets and acceptance of people for who and how they are.… (mer)