Stone Garden

A New York Times Notable Book

"A wonderful and wise novel, a story told with unflinching courage and honesty, and with keen insight into the most universal of all conditions, the struggle of the human heart." -- Ken Wells, author of Meely LeBauve

"Lyrical and honest....Moynahan has created a well-written story dealing with loss and coming of age reminiscent of Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones." -- Library Journal

A smart young woman making her way through the privileged terrain of northeastern prep-school land, Alice McGuire is certain of her world and her future -- until the summer her best friend and soul mate, Matthew Swan, vanishes on a trip to Mexico. Stunned, Alice and the rest of the close-knit town that adored Matthew search for answers. For Alice, the journey of heartbreak leads from everything that is familiar to forbidden places and forgotten people who will teach her about kindness and forgiveness: lessons that will open her to new possibilities and unexpected hope.

Vividly wrought, deeply resonant, and told in a remarkable voice that sparkles with wit and wisdom, Stone Garden is a splendid triumph from an accomplished writer.

Author: Molly Moynahan
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 08/17/2004
Pages: 293
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.08h x 5.30w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780060544270

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 11
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 86146 / Stone Garden


Review Citation(s):
New York Times 10/10/2004 pg. 26

About the Author
Moynahan, Molly: -

Molly Moynahan is a high school English teacher and has taught creative writing at various colleges. She lives in Chicago.