In "A Place Apart" by Paula Fox, the story revolves around a young boy named David, who is sent to live with his estranged and eccentric relatives in a dilapidated house after his mother's death. As David navigates his new surroundings, he grapples with feelings of isolation and loss. The complex relationships with his relatives and the shadows of his past create a rich tapestry of emotion and introspection. Through a journey of self-discovery, David learns about love, grief, and the importance of connection, ultimately finding a sense of belonging in an unexpected place. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Aerial Fiction .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 152 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 2016 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Paula Fox was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for her body of work. Two of her best-known books are "The Slave Dancer" (a Newbery Medal winner) and "One-Eyed Cat" (a Newbery Honor Book). She lives in Brooklyn, New York.