About This Book

Life is very, very quiet for eleven-year-old Evan Bryant— until, one day, a letter arrives.

Nobody knew that Evan's grandfather was even alive. The man abandoned Evan's mother and left her an orphan when she was only three. Then he set sail, living the reckless life of a sailor — or so his mother was told. Now he's coming to visit. And Evan's grandfather has a terrible secret. One he's sure will drive Evan and his mother away forever.