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.
- ISBN: 9780889955615
- Published: 2018 , Red Deer Press
- Themes: Friendship, Performing Arts, Self-esteem, Social and family issues
- Descriptors: Canada, Realistic Fiction, USBBY Outstanding International Book, Young Adult (ages 14-18)
- No. of pages: 301