Description

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Aspiring young artist, Charles Weston has enrolled in a private arts high school soley to meet the "famous" Graeme Brandt, a student whose recently published novel touched a chord deep within Charles.

But Graeme is not at all what Charles expected, and soon the two teen prodigies are drawn into a clash of wills that threatens to destroy them both.

About the Author

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ELAINE MARIE ALPHIN (1955-2014) was the author of many acclaimed novels for teen readers, including Simon Says and Counterfeit Son, winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery. She also wrote numerous books for younger readers and more than two hundred articles for children's magazines.

Praise For…

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"A significant book, layered, complex, and full of challenge for thoughtful readers."--Booklist

"[Teens] will relate to the disconnected characters who feel painfully alone and will be encouraged by the acceptance of their uniqueness."--School Library Journal
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