The Key Made of Tears is a middle grade chapter book for 8 - 12 years old about courage, self-doubt, and self-belief.
 
Paxton is a typical twelve-year-old boy, hiding his true personality in fear of embarrassment, rejection, judgement, and failure.  He doubts his every action.
 
Until one family holiday changes everything.
 
Nora, who works at their seaside hotel, introduces Paxton to a magical world of mysterious things.  She encourages him to open his eyes.  She inspires him to believe in the unbelievable.  And she pushes him to his limits!
 
With Nora’s father keeping a close eye on him, will Paxton be able to unravel a 10-year-long mystery before his holiday ends, no matter how dangerous it is!
 
Spoiler Alert: With the help of the reader – YOU - Paxton realises he knew the answer all along  (the reader is asked to flick back through the pages to uncover a secret which is hidden throughout the book)