Imogen St Pierre is a musical prodigy, a classical pianist touring the international concert halls in a trio with her father and grandfather. Though clearly accomplished, she is also painfully awkward socially, getting lost in the music even after it's over. Imogen's in the final year in a private boarding school where she meets a boy of the same age, Nathan McCormick, who turns out to be the "Next Great Hockey Player." Nathan, however, has recently been penalized for a vicious fight in an international tournament. Imogen and Nathan don't exactly become an item, but there's an elusive special quality to their connection. Jean Mills has given us a thoughtful, moving, powerful story about what it's like to be gifted and exceptional -- and still young.
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On the USBBY 2019 Outstanding International Books List
"Teens on the international stage in music and hockey commiserate and relate."
— USBBY's Outstanding International Books (OIB) committee
Nominated for the 2019 Red Maple Fiction Award
Jean Mills is the author of four novels for young adult readers including Wild Dog Summer and The Legacy. She lives in Guelph, Ontario.
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