The highly anticipated, unforgettable new story from the internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning author of WONDER. 'Thrillingly told . .

. Palacio is a fantastic writer' The Times'Perfection . .

. A beautiful, funny, heart-twisting wonder of a book . .

. A brilliant story of love and courage' Wall Street JournalWhen Silas Bird wakes in the dead of night, he watches powerlessly as three strangers take his father away. Silas is left shaken, scared and alone, except for the presence of his companion, Mittenwool .