When his best friend drowns while they are both swimming in a treacherous river that they had promised never to go near, Joel is devastated and terrified at having to tell both sets of parents the terrible consequences of their disobedience. The powerful story of 12-year-old Joel who goes along with one of his friend Tony's schemes, which causes Tony's death, and how Joel realizes that he is responsible for his own choices.

"A Yearling book."