It's Sam's eleventh birthday. While excitedly looking for his hidden birthday presents, he stumbles on a newspaper clipping that only gives him a fraction of the truth. Unable to read, he enlists the help of Caroline, a girl whose family is always on the move due to her parents artistic whims, to find out who he really is. Is Mack really his grandfather? Why does he keep having dreams of a white kitchen and water? As his story unfolds, he finds answers to many questions and finds a meaningful reason to read. Want to learn more about the real Boldt Castle? Visit: http://www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/