Stones in Water -- Donna Jo Napoli, Paperback

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.

Author: Donna Jo Napoli
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 10/25/1999
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 7.58h x 5.64w x 0.61d
ISBN: 9780141306001
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.2
Point Value: 7
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 18837 / Stones in Water

Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 11/08/1999 pg. 71

About the Author
Donna Jo Napoli is the author of Crazy Jack, The Magic Circle, Stones in Water, and many other books. She is the chairperson of the linguistics department at Swarthmore College.