Jumping the Nail
Jumping the Nail by Eve Bunting, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in May 1993, is a first edition work comprising 192 pages. This young adult fiction explores the intense experiences of seventeen-year-old Dru as she becomes embroiled in a high school trend of leaping between perilous cliffs into the ocean. The narrative delves into the complexities of adolescence, highlighting themes of peer pressure and the emotional turbulence that accompanies young love.
Readers will find a portrayal of the allure of danger and the consequences of manipulative relationships among teenagers. As Dru navigates her friendships and the risks associated with this reckless stunt, the story captures the challenges of coming of age in a social environment fraught with jealousy and competition. The book addresses significant social themes relevant to young adults, making it a thoughtful exploration of the trials faced during this formative stage of life.
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At seventeen, Dru gets involved with the latest high school stunt–leaping between deadly cliffs into the ocean far below. Things get out of hand as manipulative relationships and resulting jealousies cause more students to risk their lives. “It’s Bunting’s acknowledgment of the allure of danger and the power that comes from facing it, as well as her on-target depiction of how easy it is to lose perspective when you fall in love, that makes her novel more than just a good, fast read.” –Booklist
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