Involving mystery plot keeps readers engaged throughout the story
Sensitive portrayal of a parent with bipolar disorder offers empathy and understanding
Warm, heartwarming ending encourages kindness and seeking help
Brilliantly plotted twists and turns create a true page Turner
Features a diverse group of unlikely friends for a unique reading experience
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A warm-hearted, involving story about a mystery explored by a group of unlikely friends in a run-down seaside hotel. The feel-good ending is about kindness and seeking help when you need it. Todd and Laurie's dad is either on top of the world, taking them on fun adventures, or down in the depths and sleeping all the time. In the middle of