“Unlike my mother, my father does not cry quietly. His wails roll out like a wave of pain, and I scramble to roll up my window. My mother cannot hear that. I cannot bear to hear it myself. I am not used to my father's crying. I've had no time to harden my heart against him.”
This novel explores the complex psychological landscape of a character who struggles with multiple personalities and the consequences of their actions. more
Margaret Haddix is an American author known for her young adult literature. Her works often combine historical and adventurous elements, which are highly appreciated by young readers. more
“I'm not sure what the moral is here...I really just wanted to tell that story.”
“You can't be happy unless you're unhappy sometimes".”
“She mixes religion with desertion to make it sound noble.”