After the tragic loss of their sister, Zack and his siblings band
together to investigate a Morse Code-inspired mystery in this stunning
novel about grief and resilience -- now in paperback!
When Zack's younger sister dies in a tragic accident, his family moves
to a small town in the Northwest to try and heal from all the pain.
Eleven-year-old Zack blames himself for his sister's death, and he
struggles to find any comfort in his new surroundings. Vista Point is
home to many mysterious landmarks: The great domed Tower casts
inscrutable shadows, and what is the cryptic message in its ceiling
medallion? There are several hidden watering holes and even a secret
cave in the woods with messages written on its walls. Zack, at first,
feels lost in Vista Point. Until he meets Ann, a girl who lives in the
area and shows Zack all the special places to be discovered. But there's
something that seems a bit strange about Ann--and perhaps a secret she
is keeping from him.
With emotional depth, an unforgettable setting, and a winning cast of
characters, this masterful novel thoughtfully explores the grieving
process, and how a season of pain can evolve into a summer of healing.