Swallowing Stones
School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 245
Published: 2012
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In "Swallowing Stones" by Joyce McDonald, the story follows the aftermath of a tragic accident that unfolds when a young man, Michael, accidentally kills a girl, Jenna, while attempting to shoot his father's rifle. This event sets off a chain reaction that deeply affects the lives of both Michael and Jenna's family. The narrative alternates between their perspectives, exploring themes of guilt, consequences, and the struggle for redemption. As Michael grapples with the weight of his actions, Jenna’s family confronts their grief, leading to an intense and emotional exploration of responsibility and the long-lasting impact of a single, pivotal moment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 245 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2012 by Turtleback .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Black-Eyed Susan Award - High School
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Black-Eyed Susan Award.
Ala Award - Best YA
This book was recognised in the Best YA category of the Ala Award.
Texas Lonestar Reading List
This book was recognised by the Texas Lonestar Reading List.
Maine Student Book Award
This book was recognised by the Maine Student Book Award.