num_pages: 288
description: Kevin Wilsons best book yeta moving and uproarious novel about a woman who finds meaning in her life when she begins caring for two children with remarkable and disturbing abilitiesLillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and theyve barely spoken since. Until now when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help.Madisons twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However theres a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg but its the truth.Thinking of her dead-end life at home the life that has consistently disappointed her Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one humid demanding summer Lillian and the twins learn to trust each otherand stay coolwhile also staying out of the way of Madisons buttoned-up politician husband. Surprised by her own ingenuity yet unused to the intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need herurgently and fiercely. Couldnt this be the start of the amazing life shed always hoped for?With white-hot wit and a big tender heart Kevin Wilson has written his best book yeta most unusual story of parental love.
language: English
title: Nothing to See Here
publisher: Ecco