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Synopsis
"Green takes up the story of Leo Nolan, who went to Ashland, Kentucky, in search of his lost uncle, Jack Radey, and in finding him, also found a wife, Jeanne, and her young child, Adam. Fifteen years have passed, and Leo and Jeanne are trying to have another child. And Adam, now a young man about to leave his teens, feels the need to trace and visit his true father, who abandoned his pregnant mother before he was born."--Jacket.
Is St. Patrick's bed appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A gentle family drama with fantasy elements exploring themes of abandonment, identity, and family connections. Contains no violence and only implied adult relationships.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in thoughtful stories about finding your place in a complicated family will connect with Adam's journey.