From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Blue Balliett, the story of a girl who falls into Chicago\'s shelter system, and from there must solve the mystery of her father\'s strange disappearance.
With her signature, singular love of language and sense of mystery, Blue Balliett weaves a story that takes readers from the cold, snowy Chicago streets to the darkest corner of the public library, on an unforgettable hunt for deep truths and a reunited family..
There are patterns and rhythms to what\'s happened, and Early might be the only one who can use them to track him down and make her way out of a very tough place.
Because her father hasn\'t disappeared without a trace.
Once there, Early starts asking questions and looking for answers.
With nowhere else to go, they are forced to move into a city shelter.
As danger closes in, Early, her mom, and her brother have to flee their apartment. and he\'s left a whole lot of trouble behind. . .
But he\'s gone .
Where is Early\'s father? He\'s not the kind of father who would disappear.
From NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Blue Balliett, the story of a girl who falls into Chicago\'s shelter system, and from there must solve the mystery of her father\'s strange disappearance
