Words of Stone - Tapa dura

"A challenging and skillful book."--Times Educational Supplement

"[Henkes's] characters live, lingering in the memory. An outstanding book."--Kirkus Reviews (pointer)

"What readers will love about this book is the friendship between these two very different loners."--ALA Booklist

"If you know Henkes only as a writer/illustrator for younger children, this book will be a pleasant surprise."--Chicago Tribune Books

"Vivid characterizations and profound symbolism are sure to linger in readers' minds."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Living in the country with his father and grandmother, Blaze Werla is surprised to discover a mysterious message one summer on the side of a hill, but by the time he meets Joselle Stark he has learned to expect the unexpected.