A Room for Ryel

Emma Cameron

When Ryel and Dad move in with Lonnie, Harry and Darcy, life really changes. There are some positives. Dad smiles way more than he has in ages. But there are down sides. Two bedrooms between three boys makes things tricky. Although they are friends at school, their blended family is new and not yet peaceful. Sick of the bickering, particularly Darcy’s whining, Ryel delivers a challenge. ‘School’s Sockey Tournament soon. Whoever does best, wins their own room.’ Darcy and Harry agree. Can Ryel triumph and get his own room, forcing them to share? Is winning all that matters? A story of adapting to change, learning to appreciate family and what it looks like to compromise.