In this thought-provoking exploration of self-reliance and the nature of evil, a young boy sees that he needs to take action to save his family from his unpredictable mother.
Nancy Werlin was born and raised in Peabody, Massachusetts, USA and now lives near Boston. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Yale.
Since then, she has worked as a technical writer and editor for several computer software and Internet companies, while also writing fiction. She is a National Book Award finalist.
“Guaranteed to leave readers breathlessly turning the pages.”—Booklist, starred review
“Werlin tackles [this topic] with grace and insight.”—School Library Journal, starred review
“A heartbreaking tale of abuse and love . . . . Beautifully framed.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“The plot moves swiftly and unrelentlessly….”—VOYA highlight