Hope is an apple pie

A delicate novel about belonging, first loves, and bullying. Oscar is Meg's best friend and next-door neighbor. He has the incredible gift of fixing any problem by baking perfect apple pies. But not even his renowned pies can soothe the grief of his father, still mourning the death of his wife. When Meg receives the news that she will be moving to New Zealand for six months, she is devastated by the thought of being away from her friend for so long. To make matters worse, Meg's house is rented by the family of the terrible Paloma Killealy, who invents all sorts of lies about the boy at school. Suddenly, Oscar disappears. His bicycle and clothes are found on the shore, and everyone believes the worst has happened and he has committed suicide. With the help of Oscar's little brother, Meg decides to investigate his whereabouts, and as difficult as it may be, never give up hope.