Newbery Honor Book. "A gripping, compassionate portrayal of a boy's struggle with conscience" (Kirkus) by bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer. While on a bike trip, Joel's best friend Tony drowns while they are swimming in the forbidden, treacherous...
Fun turns to tragedy when Tony accepts Joel's dare to swim in the treacherous waters of the Vermillon River. After Tony drowns, Joel must come to terms with his horrible guilt over his friend's death. The author has created a story of action and suspense, while treating with...
The Newbery Honor-winning coming-of-age story of a young boy's devastating guilt over the death of his best friend after a swimming challenge goes terribly wrong.
Joel must learn to cope with fear and grief after his friend Tony drowns.
The Newbery Honor-winning coming-of-age story of a young boy's devastating guilt over the death of his best friend after a swimming challenge goes terribly wrong.
The Newbery Honor-winning coming-of-age story of a young boy's devastating guilt over the death of his best friend after a swimming challenge goes terribly wrong.