From the acclaimed, award-winning author of Everything Is Illuminated and husband of Nicole Krauss.
Oskar (9) is an inventor, natural historian, Francophile, percussionist, detective, jeweller, vegan and collector. After his father is killed in the 9/11 attacks, he tries to solve the mystery of a key from his father's wardrobe.
"His first-person narration of his journey is arrestingly beautiful." -Booklist.