"Walls" by L.M. Elliott follows the tumultuous journey of two friends, both navigating the complexities of adolescence against the backdrop of a small town. When a historic wall, representing both a physical and emotional barrier, becomes a focal point of tension within their community, the characters confront their beliefs and the societal divides that challenge their friendship. As they explore themes of loyalty, identity, and the struggle for acceptance, the story reveals how the walls we build can both protect and isolate us, ultimately encouraging them to tear down the barriers that separate them from understanding and connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book 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 2021 by Algonquin Young Readers .

L. M. Elliott works as a senior writer for the Washingtonian magazine. Under a War-Torn Sky was inspired by her father's experiences in World War II, and his stories of the courage and self-sacrifice of the French Resistance.