But as demanding as The Captain may be, another world tugs at Caden. It's a world with parents, family, friends, and school. Reality. Caden has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and the world inside his mind is quickly becoming more real to him than the world outside.
As he descends into his journey aboard the ship, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and his family is finally forced to realize they can't help him.
This is a powerful story inspired by the author's experiences with his own son who does the illustrations in the book. This is no simple movie of the week where answers and solutions are easy. This is a complex story that weaves reality into Caden's fantasy world as he searches for healing.
This book is different from Neal Shusterman's other stories and deals with mature themes, but it is still written with his signature style and skill.
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