Paper Covers Rock
of Jenny Hubbard (Goodreads Author)
Description
Sixteen-year-old Alex has just begun his junior year at a boysâ boarding school when he fails to save a friend from drowning in a river on campus. Afraid to reveal the whole truth, Alex and Glenn, who was also involved, decide to lie. But the boys werenât the only ones at the river that day . . . and they soon learn that every decision has a consequence.  A William C. Morris Debut Award FinalistA Booklist Editorsâ ChoiceA Horn Book Fanfare A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Flying Start AuthorA Booklist Top 10 First Novel for YouthAn ABC Top 10 New Voices Selection  * âThe poignant first-person narration is a deftly woven mixture of confessional entries, class assignments, poems, and letters. . . . [A] tense dictation of secrets, lies, manipulation, and the ambiguity of honor.â âThe Horn Book Magazine, Starred  * "In the tradition of John Knowlesâs A Separate Peace. . . . A powerful, ambitious debut.â âPublishers Weekly, Starred  * "Those who are looking for something to ponder will enjoy this compelling read.â âSchool Library Journal, Starred  * âThis novel introduces Hubbard as a bright light to watch on the YA literary scene.â âBooklist, Starred
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192 pages
- Publisher Delacorte Press
- Publication Date June 14th 2011
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780385740555
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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