About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a sudden family crisis or a medical diagnosis that feels shrouded in secrecy. It is a sophisticated choice for middle grade readers who are beginning to sense when adults are holding back information. The story follows Dan on a family trip to York, England, where the excitement of travel is clouded by his parents' strange behavior and his discovery of a genetic risk for Huntington's Disease. Through a blend of historical ghost story and contemporary family drama, the book validates the anxiety of the unknown and the weight of inherited burdens. It is an excellent tool for normalizing the complex feelings of fear and frustration that arise when a family's future feels uncertain. Parents will appreciate the way it balances a spooky mystery with a very real, grounded exploration of family loyalty and medical reality.
