Pyro

Franklin has always found comfort in watching flames, but when his mother leaves the family and his father the mayor of Montreal West becomes too distracted by upcoming elections to notice his family falling apart, Franklin's fascination with fire becomes a problem. As mysterious fires break out around town, Franklin must find a way to cope with his feelings without turning to destructive behavior. This middle grades novel explores themes of family breakdown, responsibility, and finding healthier ways to deal with pain.