Sam is nearing his eleventh birthday when he discovers a mysterious newspaper clipping he's unable to read. He finds a new friend at school and has her read it for him. This starts Sam on a journey to remember things from his past. Does he really belong to the loving family he's with now, or does he really belong to some other family? Why does the number 11 bother him so much?
The story reveals pieces from Sam's past little by little, ultimately resulting in a complete picture of where he came from and who he is.
Genre: realistic fiction, mystery
Topics: family secrets, struggling to read, wood working, sailing, memories, family, the number 11
Audience: 6th graders
Mrs. Beckwith's rating: 3.5 of 5
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