AMERICAN BOOK PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES NEW YOUNG ADULT FICTION TITLE ON DIVORCE AND STEPFAMILIES

A River of Stones. New novel, by Kathryn Elizabeth Jones shares the all too common experience" of Samantha, a young girl of eleven-who suddenly, and without explanation, finds that her father has left for good.

My own life story echoes this young heroine, from my mother's divorce when I was young to the adoption by a stepparent," says Cindy Penn, Editor of WordWeaving.com.

Consequently, I can't help but be impressed with author Kathryn Jones' skill at capturing a child's struggles with such weighty issues, particularly the struggle with one's feelings regarding the birth parent. There is a tone of searing honesty that underlies the text, making it both poignant and touching. In addition, while I did not expect proselytizing in a young adult novel, A RIVER OF STONES carries it off quite successfully. Readers of all ages will find their hearts captured by Samantha's family struggles, as well as her interactions with friends and neighbors. A RIVER OF STONES comes highly recommended."

A River of Stones, a book worthy of 5th grade students on up to adult audiences, will change your childs view of divorce and stepfamilies and maybe even your own.