The One-In-A-Million Boy: An Award-Winning Novel of Found Family and Hope

Winner of the Nautilus Award and the New England Society Book Award, The One-in-a-Million Boy tells the story of a 104-year-old woman named Ona and an 11-year-old boy assigned to help her with household tasks on Saturday mornings. As the boy refills bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona shares stories from her long life, including first love, second chances, and secrets she has kept hidden for decades. When the boy stops appearing one Saturday, Ona begins to reconsider her impression of him. His father then arrives at her doorstep, determined to complete his son's good deed, followed by the boy's mother. Through these unexpected visits, Ona discovers that the world can surprise her at any age. The novel explores themes of intergenerational friendship and found family, showing how sharing loss can lead to self-discovery.