Middletown Memory Care facility is the typical facility for aging seniors who have mental health problems. Freddy's grandmother is a white haired little old lady and he loves her. His sisters live many miles away and his mother has died so Freddy is in charge. Freddy has questionable friends who may be drug dealers, he makes an iffy living from blowing glass beads and pipes, and he survives illegally claiming his dead mother's Social Security in his grandparents' aging home. Let's just say that Freddy is not your average hero.
But, when one of the little old ladies at MMC dies, things take a complex turn. Caroline Cooney has again constructed a tightly woven plot with realistic details and fascinating characters. Reading about the intricacies of the care center is hard, but readers who have experienced first hand those centers will appreciate the care that the author has taken to get the details right. Sometimes, the details about glass blowing are enough to make you think the author must have her own art studio at some time! The mystery will carry readers along with Freddy and make an unforgettable journey. Prepare to lose some sleep because you will not want to put this book down!
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