Beyond Repair

By Lois Peterson

Since the death of his father, everyone has been telling Cam that he’s the man of the house. Cam takes his responsibility seriously. He keeps the grieving household organized and takes care of his sister. But when the man who had been driving the truck that killed his father seems to be stalking his family, he is not sure he’s up for the task. How does the man of the house handle a stalker?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Release date: Apr 1, 2011
• ISBN: 9781554698189

Lois Peterson

Lois Peterson is the award-winning author of eight books of fiction for children, and numerous short stories, essays and articles for adults. She was the executive director of a homeless shelter and worked at a public library for more than 40 years. Lois lives in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Reviews for Beyond Repair

[sfhess · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

When Cam lost his father, he became the man of the house. Now the man who killed his father seems to be following him, his sister, and his mother around. In the midst of school, work, caring for his sister, and helping his mother as much as he can, Cam becomes obsessed with protecting his family and figuring out why Bryan Klausen is following him around town. Cam's obsession and paranoia are palpable as he is constantly looking over his shoulder and waiting for the man to appear in the shadows. Tension is defused extremely quickly when Cam realizes Klausen's intentions are not malicious, though the presence of the tension through most of the plot will engage even reluctant readers. It does a fairly good job of offering an accurate portrayal of the grieving process and addresses not only how it feels to lose a parent, but how it feels to take one away as well.