"Other Bells for Us to Ring" by Robert Cormier tells the poignant story of a young boy named Francis who is deeply affected by the death of his beloved aunt, an event that shatters his innocent view of the world. As he navigates his grief and the complexities of family relationships, Francis learns about love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The novel explores themes of childhood, the impact of tragedy, and the search for identity, ultimately revealing how momentous events shape the journey toward adulthood. Cormier's sensitive portrayal of Francis's emotional turmoil resonates with both young and adult readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Cascades Series .

There are 128 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 1992 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Robert Cormier, originally a journalist, wrote for young adults for many years. His work is known for its devastating truthfulness. He has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. Robert Cormier lived most of his life in Massachussetts; he died in 2000.