On My Honor: Difference between revisions

 

Before the two boys even reach the park, it all takes a [[It Got Worse|turn for the worse]] when Tony challenges Joel to a race in the Vermilion River. Joel makes it to shore, but Tony drowns. When Joel has to break the news to their families, he weaves a web of lies to absolve himself from being accountable. The rest of the book deals with Joel's feelings of guilt about being responsible for Tony's death and the struggle to come forth with the truth.

 

* [[Coming of Age Story]]

* [[Death by Newbery Medal]]: Alas, poor Tony.

 

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