. . . And suddenly eleven-year-old Apellis, upset by what he learns by chance and disappointed by those he believed loved him, finds himself all alone in the vast, bustling, and diverse Athens. His only companion on his journey will be a 'paper' grandfather. The adventures he will experience will enrich his experiences, but they will also put even his own life in danger. Will he manage to survive and properly face his problems? Will the strange 'paper' grandfather help him find truth and love? An exciting novel, drawn from the harsh social reality of our time. [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]