Trouble by Gary D . Schmidt

"If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you." At least that's what Henry's father has always said. The Smith family lives in a beautiful seaside community in Massachusetts, the kids go to the best schools, and everything looks bright for the future. Until one night when Henry's brother is hit by car driven by a Cambodian refugee. Trouble has found the Smith family. This is an intense journey of self-discovery for Henry, as he finds himself capable of emotional forgiveness and tolerance. This is a complicated story with engaging characters and a page-turning plot.