The First Stone

The First Stone
Author: Don Acker

The book The First Stone, was a white pine nominee for the year 2004. This story is about a boy who's name is Chad Kennedy who goes by the name of Reef. Angry and upset, one day, Reef throws a stone into oncoming traffic below. A girl who's birth name is Elizabeth Morrison, is severely injured in the crash that was caused by the stone that Reef threw. Now Reef is sent to a boys home and has to do volunteer work at a hospital. Elizabeth prefers to go by the name of Leeza Hemming, so when the two 17 year old kids meet, they both don't know who the other really is. This book also follows Leeza's experience's as she goes through months of therapy at a Rehab clinic. The story line takes place in Halifax.

This book is a really good one to read if you like action and excitement. Don Acker has written the book quite well and in great detail. I could see everything in my head like a movie. I had loved this book so much I finished it in 3-4 days. It even had some parts that touched my heart. This book is like watching a movie where hitting a pause button is out of the question!

- Book Worm