Words of Stone: A Gentle Coming of Age Story About Friendship and Mystery for Kids (Ages 8-12)

"A beautifully written, rich, and tender novel.” ―The Horn Book (starred review) Blaze Werla is having a routine summer. He spends his days alone, quietly dealing with the loss of a parent, wandering around the hill next door, and his nights awake, avoiding the dreams that haunt him. Then a mysterious message made of stones appears on the side of the hill, and Blaze's predictable summer suddenly takes a turn. By the time he meets the bold and outgoing Joselle Stark, the two begin an unlikely friendship that puts Blaze in entirely new territory, where the unexpected seems almost normal. “An outstanding book, one of the year’s best.”―Kirkus Multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes brings his insightful, gentle, real-world insight to middle grade novels, including: Billy Miller Makes a Wish Bird Lake Moon The Birthday Room Junonia Olive's Ocean Protecting Marie Sun & Spoon Sweeping Up the Heart Two Under Par Words of Stone The Year of Billy Miller The Zebra Wall
ASIN: 0060782307
VSKU: RDV.0060782307.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Henkes, Kevin
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: This book is in excellent condition. There may be minimal writing on the inside cover or cover page. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.