Stephen can't remember his mother, and no one will talk to him about her. He knows she left when he was four years old, but he's not sure why - she could be dead for all he knows. Things take a strange turn when Stephen starts finding keys which open mysterious doors - doors which lead into a strange world where everyone knows Stephen, and calls him by name, but he doesn't recognize anyone. Eventually Stephen works out the secret behind the doors - and also finds out the very surprising truth about his mother. * Catherine Storr is the author of such classic titles as "Clever Polly and the Stupid Wolf" and "Marianne Dreams". Some of her children's books have been in print for nearly 50 years. * An intriguing story with an effective blend of reality and fantasy. * Deals with parent-child relations in an unusual and interesting way. * Author lives in Hampstead, London.