Book Overview
REEF IS AN EMBITTERED YOUNG OFFENDER, hardly able to contain his anger at the world over the death of his grandmother, the only person who had shown him any love. Seventeen-year-old Leeza is mourning the death of her older sister. A stone hurled in rage shatters both their lives and throws them together in the most unexpected way--and offers them a chance at healing.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B00FW7D8N2
ISBN13:9780006392866
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:HarperTrophy
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.36 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 4.8" x 7.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Realistic and Well Written
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
After a horrifying accident Leeza is sent to a rehabilitation center. At the same time Reef is arrested and sent to help at that same center for community service. Both teenagers have experienced great losses in their past and are still dealing with old, as well as new, wounds. As these two begin to know each other they find themselves healing, something they never thought they could do. I really had fun reading The First Stone. There are not many books where you can get into the head of more than one character. The story takes turns telling the life story of Leeza and Reef, skipping back and forth sharing their views of what is happening. Even with all that Reef had done I still liked his character and felt sorry for him at the end. The characters were all realistic and so was the way they spoke. This is a pretty good book in all.
Rooting for Reef
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
In Don Aker's novel, The First Stone, characters come to life and overcome all odds. I instantly found myself rooting for Reef, the main character and I attribute this to Aker's stark, yet poignant writing skills. Aker left the door open for a sequel without leaving you disappointed at the outcome. This book has impacted my life and I have a renewed belief that people can change. I definitley reccommend reading this book, but make sure your heart is open to accept Reef for all he is.
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