When Daniel Dorsey's parents die in a car crash, it's a devastating loss. But once the wake is over, at least he's fortunate enough to have a large extended family welcoming him with open arms, offering him care and comfort...and another chance at childhood. From a Ferris-wheel ride with a nun to a bus trip with a live chicken, "In the Castle of the Flynns" is a novel both mournful and merry-an unforgettable portrait of a boy growing up in1950s Chicago.