Eight year old Pepper sees the world a little differently from most people. One day, during a school field trip, Pepper is kidnapped by a stranger and driven to rural Arkansas. The man, who calls himself 'Uncle Dan', claims that Pepper's mother has died and they are to live together from now on - but the boy isn't convinced. Pepper always found it hard to figure out when people are lying, but he's absolutely certain his mother is alive, and he's going to find her...

About the Author
Karen B. Golightly is an associate professor of English and holds a PhD from Southern Illinois University. She is extensively published for short fiction and non-fiction, as well as for poetry and photography in many international literary arts journals.

Reviews
'8-year old Pepper proves a tenacious, resourceful hero in his own drama. Immensely readable and sweetly told' -Marti Leimbach, author of 'Daniel Isn't Talking'; 'A charming and touching story' -The Big Issue; 'An engaging, highly readable and skilfully written novella. It generates a fine sense of shadowy jeopardy and builds to a satisfyingly tense climax. In Pepper it has a convincing young narrator who sees the world in his own very distinctive fashion' -Anthony Ferner, author of 'Inside the Bone Box'



Book Information
ISBN 9781912054602
Author Karen B. Golightly
Format Paperback
Page Count 186
Imprint Fairlight Books
Publisher Fairlight Books