Crispin's life has quickly turned to ashes- literally. When a tragic fire causes Crispin and his mother to leave their old life behind and move to New Hampshire, Crispin feels as though nothing could get worse. But once at school, he finds that his stream of bad luck has been practically eternal from the day he was born- the day he was pronounced deaf. Though there is one beautiful flower in this field of yellowing grass- a girl who will save him. Save him from silence... <3