When his best friend drowns while they are swimming in a treacherous river thatthey had promised never to go near Joel is devastated and terrified at havingto t... » 

When his best friend drowns while they are swimming in a treacherous river thatthey had promised never to go near Joel is devastated and terrified at havingto tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience.A powerful soulstirring novel told simply and well.Booklist starredreview. A Newbery Honor Book ALA Notable Childrens Book. «