Scott Schroeder dreams of a day when he and his father can have a home of their own. Following an accident that took his mother's life eight years before, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Blessed with being an accomplished gymnast and skilled at signing and reading lips, Scott's biggest challenge is convincing others he is able to do all the same things as those in the hearing world. Picking up on conversations he observes along the way, Scott figures out a big family secret concerning his father and uncle and makes his mind up to play a part in their reconciliation.
2022 Winner Literary Titan Gold Award
"This is a well-plotted novel that helps readers understand what it might be like to be deaf. ...a story that will really relate to and appeal to young boys. It has a few great surprise elements; it's a quick read that ends too soon!"
—The International Review of Books 2022
"an inherently engaging and entertaining novel with an inspiring social message."
—Midwest Book Review