Lindsay is a character that many young readers will find themselves within, the feeling of isolation, expectation and finding your place within the world as she explores a narrative of friendship, family and finding home. Very much an introvert, Lindsay has created a barrier around herself from the tender age of eight years old, when her twin sister disappeared, blaming herself. Frankie took the light and laughter with her, leaving her grieving mother, now with a small army of children to ease the heartache and her workaholic father who is disconnected from his children.
After finding a local girl who ran away from her privileged life, Lindsay quickly develops a reputation as The Finder, enlisted by the flamboyant and fabulous Elias to help find his natural birth mother.
The Finder is a beautifully told story of friendship, acceptance and self reflection. Kate Hendrick creates characters and narratives with authenticity and compassion, imperfect and wonderfully complicated. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
