| Stones in Water Revised Edition Contributor(s): Napoli, Donna Jo (Author) |
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ISBN: 0141306009 ISBN-13: 9780141306001 Publisher: Puffin Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 1999 Annotation: When Roberto sneaks off to see a movie in his Italian village, German soldiers raid the theater and pack them onto a train bound for a work camp. Roberto and his best friend, Samuele, vow to stick together. But Samuele has a terrible secret which, if discovered, could get them both killed. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Military & Wars - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Prejudice & Racism |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 630 |
| Physical Information: 0.61" H x 5.64" W x 7.58" (0.38 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 18837 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 7.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |