Adrift

At 14, Jack Garrett is living in an unhappy household. His mother acts strangely and pleads for time alone. Meanwhile, his father makes excuses for her "illness." When his mother is institutionalized for depression, Jack and his sister, Laura, are shipped to their aunt's home in British Columbia. When things get rough, Jack and Laura rebel. They steal a dinghy and head for some deserted caves, intent on calling their father's bluff. But a stormy sea and an accident soon turn their defiance into desperation, and their "crazy family" is the only hope for rescue. This is a gripping story that deals with complexities of mental illness and the ties that bind parents and children.Burtinshaw, Julie is the author of 'Adrift' with ISBN 9781551924694 and ISBN 1551924692.