Elpída

C. Kennedy’s “Elpída” is a powerful story of optimism and tenacity. The protagonists of the tale are Michael and Christy, who are attempting to start over after surviving a life of abuse. When they find out about Thimi, a twelve-year-old Greek boy who has been hiding out in an abandoned mansion, their entire world is flipped upside down.

Arriving in the United States, Thimi is a mere ghost of a youngster who only knows a purple marble as his constant. He has no idea about life outside of the country. They all struggle with their pasts and anxieties, but hope gives them confidence and strength as they set out on a path to start over.