After the Fall

Roberts, Victoria. After the Fall. 2013. 184p. ISBN 978-0-393-07355-3. Available at FIC ROB on the library shelves.

Alan and his sister Alex have very eccentric parents. Pops is a genius who made his money inventing devices he imagined while watching cooking shows or taking a bath. Mom is an Argentinian socialite who likes to spend time in her own world. Pops hasn't gotten out of his bathrobe in years. Alan and Alex attend the lycée francais in New York City, and they live in a penthouse near Central Park.

Coming back from school one day, Alan discovers that the family is being evicted. Helped by their nanny and cook, they move to Central Park and their entire household is rearranged to take the shape of a section of the park. At first, this is very interesting, but as the weather gets colder the strains of living outside begins to take a toll, and the family threatens to fall apart. It will be up to Alan and Alex to save their parents from themselves.

This book is beautifully illustrated and the drawings add to the storyline. It's a lovely story where creativity can literally save a family from itself.