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255 p. New Zealand Post Children's Junior Book of the Year ; 2004. Thirteen-year-old Pip finds a talent he never dreamed he had. He pursues his new passion in secret, determined it will remain one area of his life his domineering dad can't touch. But it can't stay secret forever. Somehow, Pip must find the courage to confront his father and claim the right to live his life on his own terms. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. New Zealand author.