What happens when your whole world disappears in a puff of smoke? For Eddie, a devastating house fire means losing more than just his home; it means losing everything that made him him. His beloved comic books, his favorite soccer cleats, even the soft teddy bear hidden under his pillow—all gone. Now, wearing borrowed clothes and carrying an empty backpack, Eddie feels like a stranger, desperate to hide the gaping hole in his heart from his friends.
As the echoes of loss follow him to school, Eddie faces the ultimate challenge: how do you find strength and pride when everything that defined you is gone? He longs to be normal, but his empty locker feels like a stark symbol of all he’s lost, making him shrink from the world.
But his friends, Leo and Sam, notice. They see past the strange shirt and the quiet demeanor, determined to help Eddie rediscover his worth. Can they find a secret way to remind him that true dignity comes from within, and that some things—like friendship and resilience—can never be taken away? Join Eddie on a powerful, moving journey of healing, connection, and reclaiming his sense of self.
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About the Author
Tony Eetak is a youth Inuk artist and musician whose creativity knows no bounds. Originally from Arviat, Nunavut, he finds his voice on the piano and keyboard. An avid composer of electronic music, Tony translates the world around him into melodies and harmonies, crafting music that speaks with a quiet and powerful beauty. He is fond of playing piano and acoustic guitar.
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