Thirteen-year-old Brodie Lynch was ready for the perfect summer of adventure along the awesome Blackwater River.

That was before everything changed forever. When a harmless prank goes too far, the unthinkable happens.

Brodie's lies make him a hero, but inside, his guilt tears at him like the treacherous current of the Blackwater itself, which has become a horrifying reminder of his part in the tragedy.

In this gripping new coming-of-age novel, a young boy is faced with a choice between right and wrong and ultimately learns that truth can offer hope in even the darkest moments. 01-02 Golden Sower Award Masterlist (YA Cat.) 2000 Quick Picks for Young Adults (Recomm.

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