Four children are growing up poor and abused. They are all 14 years old that summer. The story centers on one of them who paints a picture that captures one moment of their lives. As they grow up the one becomes a famous artist and that painting from the summer is now worth millions.
I listened to this book and it would have been much better if it was read. The back and forth between time frames and characters was confusing, maybe if it had different voices it would have been better.