Words of Stone

Blaze Werla is having a routine summer. He spends his days alone, wandering around the hill next door, and his nights awake, avoiding the dreams that haunt him.

Then a message appears on the side of the hill and Blaze's predictable summer suddenly takes a turn toward the mysterious. By the time he meets outgoing Joselle Stark, Blaze finds himself 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

Critical Praise

“Vivid characterizations and profound symbolism are sure to linger in readers’ minds.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[Henkes’s] characters live, lingering in the memory. An outstanding book.” — Kirkus Reviews (pointer)

“A challenging and skillful book.” — Times Educational Supplement

“If you know Henkes only as a writer/illustrator for younger children, this book will be a pleasant surprise.” — Chicago Tribune Books

“What readers will love about this book is the friendship between these two very different loners.” — ALA Booklist

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Product Details

ISBN: 9780688113568
ISBN 10: 0688113567
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: 09/16/1992
Pages: 160
List Price:26.99 CAD
Ages: 8 to 12
BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship
BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings
BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Themes)