First published 2004
Paul Moreaux lives in a French-Canadian family where secrets run deep. At thirteen, he learns he has inherited something extraordinary from his uncle Adelphe: the power to disappear completely. What begins as an incredible gift quickly becomes a curse. Paul discovers that invisibility opens doors that should remain closed and reveals truths that destroy innocence. He witnesses private moments never meant for any eyes and learns devastating secrets about the people closest to him. The power isolates him from friends and family who cannot understand what he carries. As Paul struggles to control his ability, he realizes that some gifts come with a price too steep to pay. The invisible world offers knowledge, but knowledge can shatter everything he thought he knew about his life and the people in it.
Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, adolescence, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, power-dynamics
Setting: French-Canadian
Period: 20th-century
320 pages · Library Binding · Turtleback Books