First published 2007
Jake lives in a family filled with creativity and summer nights on Cape Cod. He plays baseball for hours, days, and months at a time. Most importantly, he has his brother Edward. Jake has known since Edward's birth that his brother was meant for something special. Edward makes people laugh and think. He becomes the only kid in their neighborhood who can throw a perfect knuckleball that no batter can hit. But during that same remarkable year, Jake discovers that some precious things cannot be held onto. Through the bond between two brothers, MacLachlan explores how the gifts we receive from those we love continue to grow even when we must let them go.
Genres: fiction, family, literary-fiction, sports
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Cape Cod
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