One morning, ten-year-old Thomas's mother tells him about a dream she had about taking a trip by herself. Then when he gets home from school, she's gone. Without any clear answers, Thomas will have to find his own. With the help of his friends, Thomas finds a way to work through his anxiety and grief, reach out to his father, and recognize that even if his mother never comes back, he can still hold a place for her in his heart and mind. This is a beautiful novel that explores the ways in which young people must face unimaginable tragedies-- and how imagination and compassion can bring some light to the days after.