The Einsteins of Vista Point

Guterson Ben

When Zack's younger sister dies in a tragic accident his family moves to a small town in the Northwest to try and heal from all the pain. Eleven-year-old Zack blames himself for his sister's death and he struggles to find any comfort in his new surroundings. Vista Point is home to many mysterious landmarks: The great domed Tower casts inscrutable shadows and what is the cryptic message in its ceiling medallion? There are several hidden watering holes and even a secret cave in the woods with messages written on its walls. Zack at first feels lost in Vista Point. Until he meets Ann a girl who lives in the area and shows Zack all the special places to be discovered. But there's something that seems a bit strange about Ann-and perhaps a secret she is keeping from him.

With emotional depth an unforgettable setting and a winning cast of characters this masterful novel thoughtfully explores the grieving process and how a season of pain can evolve into a summer of healing.

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