Swallowing Stones
Swallowing Stones by Joyce McDonald is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on May 8, 2012. This young adult novel explores the profound impact of seemingly innocent choices and their devastating consequences. The story follows Michael, who, on his seventeenth birthday, accidentally kills someone when he fires a rifle into the air. As he grapples with guilt and the unraveling of his life, the narrative delves into themes of grief and emotional turmoil.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of death, bereavement, and coming of age through the intertwined lives of Michael and Jenna. Jenna faces her own tragedy when her father dies in an accident, prompting her to confront her feelings and relationships, including her growing discomfort with her boyfriend, Jason. The novel presents a haunting reflection on emotions and the complexities of youth, inviting readers to consider the weight of their choices and the ripple effects they can create. With 256 pages, this edition is available in English and offers a thoughtful examination of social themes relevant to young adults.
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For anyone who has wanted to change the past, this captivating and haunting novel is about seemingly innocent choices and their devastating consequences.
When Michael fires his new rifle into the air on his seventeenth birthday, he never imagines that the bullet will end up killing someone. But it does—and Michael’s world is changed forever. Desperate, he wrestles with his guilt and keeps silent as his life begins to fall apart.
When Jenna’s father is killed in a freak Fourth of July accident, she’s devastated. As she grieves, she tries to understand why she no longer feels comfortable with her boyfriend, Jason, and why a guy named Michael keeps appearing in her dreams. . . .
“[An] electrifying portrayal of fear and deception.” –Publishers Weekly
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