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Blackwater

by Eve Bunting

A summer shaped by guilt and a hidden truth

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Publishers Weekly starred review

    Publishers Weekly starred review praise for the book.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A summer shaped by guilt and a hidden truth

Set during a summer on the Blackwater River, the novel centers on Brodie Lynch, whose involvement in a fatal prank is followed by lies that bring him unexpected praise. The gap between how others see him and what he knows about his actions gives the story its central tension. When notes suggest that someone else witnessed the incident, Brodie must face the possibility that the truth will come out. Death, grief, fear, and the pressure of keeping a secret are woven into this story of a young person confronting the consequences of his choices.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in stories about guilt, grief, and moral choices.
  • Readers who enjoy suspense built around a secret and its consequences.
  • Ages 9–12, as identified in the supplied book metadata.

Themes

Guilt and responsibilityGrief and deathTruth and deceptionFear and secrecy

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Book overview

"A novel that will long flicker in readers' memories." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Fans of S. E. Hinton and Jerry Spinelli will devour this thrilling story about a harmless prank that goes too far.

Thirteen-year-old Brodie Lynch was ready for the perfect summer of adventure along the awesome Blackwater River. That was before everything changed forever. One act of mischief leads to a tragic death and even though Brodie was involved, the lies he tells to cover his tracks actually turn him into a hero. Guilt tears at him like the treacherous current of the Blackwater itself, but when mysterious notes are left at his door, his guilt transforms into fear. Someone saw what really happened. Will Brodie decide to tell the truth before the witness turns him in?

Fast paced and suspenseful to the very last page.

Reognized by the Golden Sower Award Masterlist and as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.

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