The Nest
<p>Steve just wants to save his baby brother - but what will he lose in the bargain? This is a haunting gothic tale for fans of <i>Coraline</i>, from acclaimed author Kenneth Oppel (<i>Silverwing</i>, <i>The Boundless</i>). </p> <p>For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve it's just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother, who is fighting to survive; worries about his parents, who are struggling to cope; even worries about the wasp's nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to "fix" the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered. </p> <p>All he has to do is say yes. But <i>yes</i> is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back? </p> <p>Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. </p>