A lifetime ago, Lighthouse Orphanage was a beaconbut then, the foundation crumbled. The beacon fell into darkness, and a force of nature was born. Years later, hes the Floating Man, abandoned by society and driven to build one of his own. He is big brother and protector to all, unable to see that he carries one more titlejailer. Wendy Hoke sees her chance to free herself and the rest of the Floating Mans captives. She has to take the Floating Mans spot. She has to become the big sister of the family. Because families fight. Sometimes, they even fight back.