61 pages • 2 hours read
Joyce McdonaldSwallowing Stones
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Swallowing Stones by Joyce McDonald explores the devastating consequences of a tragic accident on two young lives. Reviews praise its intense, emotive storytelling and realistic depiction of grief and guilt. Criticism highlights occasional pacing issues and somewhat underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it's a gripping and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Swallowing Stones?
A reader who would enjoy Swallowing Stones by Joyce McDonald is likely a young adult interested in gripping, realistic fiction that deals with complex themes like guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions. Similar readers might appreciate books such as Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher or The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.
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Reading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
820L