Bauer's Newbery Honor-winning coming-of-age story of a young boy's devastating guilt over the death of his best friend after a swimming challenge goes terribly wrong. This edition features a beautiful new cover and Introduction by Katherine Paterson, author of the Newbery Medal-winning A Bridge to Terabithia. \n \nA 1987 Newbery Honor Book \n \n Joel's best friend Tony drowns while they are swimming in the forbidden, treacherous Vermilion River. Joel is terrified at having to tell of his disobedience and overwhelmed by his feelings of guilt.\n