14-year old Leo has been living at her aunt and uncle's home since the death of her parents. She is driven away by the disturbing behaviour of her uncle. But she does not just want to escape her life: she wants to discover the secret of her father and his Chinese family. Leo's journey is peopled with some memorable characters: Finlay, who can never get anything right; Mary the manic depressive, who hides her; Rab, the grumpy cornershop owner andmany others. Julia Donaldson has crafted a funny, moving thriller that will stay in your heart long after the final page.