"Counterfeit Son" by Sue Stauffacher follows the story of a boy named Noah who is grappling with the loss of his father. After a series of events, he finds himself in a situation where he meets a boy claiming to be his father's illegitimate son. As the two navigate their complex emotions surrounding identity, loss, and family, Noah faces the challenge of understanding who he is and what family truly means. The story explores themes of grief, belonging, and the search for truth, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of the connections that bind people together. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2002 by Turtleback Books .

The book will be compiled by the Puffin team in association with celebrity supporters of the charity.