Louis Undercover

In this powerful new graphic novel from Fanny Britt and Isabelle Arsenault, we meet Louis, a young boy who shuttles between his alcoholic dad and his worried mom, and who, with the help of his best friend, tries to summon up the courage to speak to his true love, Billie.

Louis's dad cries -- Louis knows this because he spies on him. His dad misses the happy times when their family was together, just as Louis does. But as it is, he and his little brother, Truffle, have to travel back and forth between their dad's country house and their mom's city apartment, where she tries to hide her own tears.

Thankfully, Louis has Truffle for company. Truffle loves James Brown lyrics, and when he isn't singing, he's asking endless questions. Louis also has his friend Boris, with whom he spots ghost cop cars and spies on the silent queen, the love of his life, Billie.

When Louis and Truffle go to their dad's for two weeks during the summer, their father seems to have stopped drinking. And when Truffle has a close call from a bee sting, their mother turns up and the reunited foursome spend several wonderful days in New York -- until they reach the end of the road, again.

A beautifully illustrated, true-to-life portrayal of just how complex family relationships can be, seen through the eyes of a wise, sensitive boy who manages to find his own way forward.

Author: Fanny Britt
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Published: 10/03/2017
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.15lbs
Size: 11.30h x 8.70w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781554988594
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2017 pg. 44
School Library Journal 08/01/2017
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017
Publishers Weekly 08/21/2017
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 49
Foreword 10/26/2017
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2017 pg. 98
Shelf Awareness 11/10/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2017 - Book Of Special Distinction
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style