Season 7, Episode 4

In our hyper-connected world, what could be more exotic than a hermit - a person deliberately disengaged from people and technology?

When Danny and his friend Ben discover one living in the forest near town, it sets in motion the discovery of a different way of life, family secrets, and information that leads to a dramatic turnaround in the community.

Costas Halavrezos interviews Jan Coates about why she chose the intriguing figure of a hermit to play a central role in her latest book for middle-grade readers.