Red Jacket

2015 Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize 2015 - Short-listedAs she comes into adulthood, Grace confronts the mystery of her own identity and the story of her birth mother in this sprawling, large-hearted novel.Growing up on the Caribbean island of St. Chris, Grace Carpenter never feels like she really belongs. Although her large, extended family is black, she is a redibo. Her skin is copper-coloured, her hair is red, and her eyes are grey. A neighbour taunts her, calling her "e;a little red jacket,"e; but the reason for the insult is never explained. Only much later does Grace learn the story of her birth mother and decipher the mystery surrounding her true identity."e;A compelling tale of faith and family, ranging from the dusty landscapes of West Africa to the rich flavours of the Caribbean."e; - WILL FERGUSON, Giller Prize-winning author of 419