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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997 · Est. 6.5 hour read
Stones in Water
Book #1 in the Stones in Water series
Boys face peril in a work camp; a secret could doom them.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,592 ratings
209 pages· 46,911 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Roberto's life shatters when German soldiers raid a theater in his Italian village, capturing him and his friend Samuele. Thrust into a harsh work camp, survival is their only goal. But Samuele harbors a secret that could endanger them both. As they navigate the camp's brutal conditions, their friendship is tested by fear and desperation. Will they manage to protect each other, or will the secret tear them apart? This gripping tale of courage and loyalty unfolds against the backdrop of war, where every decision could mean life or death.
From the publisher
When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, he has no idea that life as he knows it is over. German soldiers raid the theater, round up the boys in the audience, and pack them onto a train. After a terrifying journey, Roberto and his best friend Samuele find themselves in a brutal work camp, where food is scarce and horror is everywhere. The boys vow to stay together no matter what. But Samuele has a dangerous secret, which, if discovered, could get them both killed. Lovers of historical fiction will be captivated by this tragic, triumphant, and deeply moving novel.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 209
- Words
- 46,911
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 630L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 7
- AR interest level
- UG
- AR quiz
- 18837
Publication
- Published
- October 25, 1999
- First published
- June 30, 1997
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780141306001
- OCLC
- 45853839
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