The First Stone - A young delinquent's wise odyssey to become a productive member of societyDon Aker makes the novel The First Stone very interesting and intriguing no doubt because of its style effective writing. He uses simple, understandable yet powerful vocabulary to draw the reader into each moment of the plot. The sentence structure wasn't very complex, but I think it was quite appropriate for a teenager to read. The use of the third person omniscient point of view in the novel really helps the reader experience the story on a more personal level. The author's narrative voice takes center stage and one can enter the mind of the protagonist - Reef, a teenager who is piecing together the puzzle that is his life, gradually delving into deeper emotions and relationships with important characters and figures from the series. the novel. The characters in the text Reef and Leeza are teenagers who have gone through difficult events in their young lives. The reader can relive his memories and experiences, with flashbacks that Don Aker incorporates into the novel. The climax of the story develops quite naturally, with a sense of cohesion clearly present. As each chapter progresses, the reader gets a glimpse of Leeza as an author throughout the novel, moving back and forth between the perspectives of the two main characters. Little by little, over time, a turn of events brings the two main characters to the same place, in which Reef will change their lives forever. By making two teenagers the main focal points of the novel, the author really wants the target audience to feel a connection and connect the novel to their life or someone they...... middle of paper. ..... These were innocent people, but events beyond their control seemed to put them in difficult situations. Finally, after reading this text, I understood why the author would involve the use of stones a lot in Reef's life. He did so in some way tied to a biblical reference and an emotional connection Reef had with the stones since he and his grandmother collected them when he was a child. The author leaves the reader satisfied and ends the story by ending the book with Reef holding a stone he found, even though his relationship with Leeza was still unresolved. Overall, I feel like this book was captivating and really satisfying to read. I would recommend this children's novel to all readers who are looking for a slightly emotional, exciting and eventful thriller, packed into a short and lively journey..