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The Fifth Rule
Reef has been living in Calgary for the past year, but nowhe’s back in Halifax for the funeral of Frank Colville, hisformer mentor. Memories of Frank compete with memories ofLeeza and the terrible way their relationship ended. Mindful thatthe restraining order against him has been renewed by Leeza’smother, Reef has no intention of staying in Halifax for long.
Leeza, in the meantime, is feeling stifled by her mother’s“concern.” A first-year university student at Dalhousie, she iskicking herself for not attending university out of town.
Despite Reef ’s best efforts to stay away, circumstancesquickly unfold to push him and Leeza ever closer to each other.An eager political crusader wants to close Reef ’s former grouphome, and he will stop at nothing to get media attention, includingmanipulating news items—Reef is shocked to discover thathe has been photographed outside Leeza’s house and is, therefore,in violation of the restraining order. Finding himself at thecentre of growing controversy, Reef is pushed to his limits.
Before he leaves town, Reef must face his demons andmake some tough choices or else risk losing everything he hasever worked for, including the only girl he has ever loved.
Leeza, in the meantime, is feeling stifled by her mother’s“concern.” A first-year university student at Dalhousie, she iskicking herself for not attending university out of town.
Despite Reef ’s best efforts to stay away, circumstancesquickly unfold to push him and Leeza ever closer to each other.An eager political crusader wants to close Reef ’s former grouphome, and he will stop at nothing to get media attention, includingmanipulating news items—Reef is shocked to discover thathe has been photographed outside Leeza’s house and is, therefore,in violation of the restraining order. Finding himself at thecentre of growing controversy, Reef is pushed to his limits.
Before he leaves town, Reef must face his demons andmake some tough choices or else risk losing everything he hasever worked for, including the only girl he has ever loved.
263 pages, Paperback
First published February 22, 2011
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Don Aker
20 books42 followersBorn in 1955 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Don Aker grew up in rural Hants County. He later attended Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, where he received his Bachelor of Arts (1976), Bachelor of Education (1977), and Master of Education (1991) degrees. He has been a classroom teacher since 1977, and he currently works as Literacy Mentor for the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board. The father of two daughters, he lives in Middleton, Nova Scotia, with his wife, who is his "first editor."
Don began writing in 1988 after taking a course for language arts teachers at the Martha's Vineyard Summer Writing Workshops in Massachusetts, where educators were encouraged to write along with their students. Since then, he has published 13 books and numerous shorter pieces, consulted on several projects for publishers of educational materials, conducted a variety of workshops on teaching and writing, and given readings across Canada. He is a member of the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS), the Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC), the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC), The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers (CANSCAIP), and PEN Canada.
Don began writing in 1988 after taking a course for language arts teachers at the Martha's Vineyard Summer Writing Workshops in Massachusetts, where educators were encouraged to write along with their students. Since then, he has published 13 books and numerous shorter pieces, consulted on several projects for publishers of educational materials, conducted a variety of workshops on teaching and writing, and given readings across Canada. He is a member of the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia (WFNS), the Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC), the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC), The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers (CANSCAIP), and PEN Canada.
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June 19, 2011
Oh, wow.... amazing. I was so pleased with the ending of this :) Don Aker has made a wonderful story here that is so real that you can't help but feel exactly what the characters are feeling. Liza and Reef were the most lovable and enjoyable characters. They seemed to take a life of their own in my head, which was super cool. This is probably a book I'd read over and over again.
January 14, 2026
You cannot tell me both books of this series weren’t five stars.
May 6, 2014
THE FIFTH RULE by Don Aker is the second installment to the Reef Kennedy series, upon which, now 19 year old Reef has moved out on his own and finally is doing good for himself. It's when his mentor dies that Reef is yanked back to Halifax, where he spends a couple days contemplating Leeza, his rep, and the accident. Through the course of this wholly interesting, though placid, story readers witness as star-crossed lovers finally get together in what has to be one of the world's most disappointing climaxes.
Let me explain.
I was required to read this book because, well, my teacher made me. I'd been required to read the first book (and I didn't wholly enjoy it, the pretense was good, but the execution was sucky)and wasn't overjoyed to read the second book. That's why I nicked a star. I didn't want to read the book in the first place and had already formed an opinion of it.
The story was slow moving, and I felt as though Leeza was stuck in a runt and I wanted her to just move and do something. Her pain was enlonged for me, and I felt like Aker could have cut a few chapters of her running. It seemed that was all Leeza did. She ran. And felt sorry for herself.
The conflicts in the story were okay: Reef contemplating Leeza, Roland Decker, Diane, Scott....the conflicts fell into one another and made some amount of sense, which was good.
The themes of this book were: forgiveness, second chances, making choices, betrayal, and whatnot.
All together the story was okay. Not my favorite. A bit too realistic for my taste. But that's about it.
Let me explain.
I was required to read this book because, well, my teacher made me. I'd been required to read the first book (and I didn't wholly enjoy it, the pretense was good, but the execution was sucky)and wasn't overjoyed to read the second book. That's why I nicked a star. I didn't want to read the book in the first place and had already formed an opinion of it.
The story was slow moving, and I felt as though Leeza was stuck in a runt and I wanted her to just move and do something. Her pain was enlonged for me, and I felt like Aker could have cut a few chapters of her running. It seemed that was all Leeza did. She ran. And felt sorry for herself.
The conflicts in the story were okay: Reef contemplating Leeza, Roland Decker, Diane, Scott....the conflicts fell into one another and made some amount of sense, which was good.
The themes of this book were: forgiveness, second chances, making choices, betrayal, and whatnot.
All together the story was okay. Not my favorite. A bit too realistic for my taste. But that's about it.
April 3, 2012
I really hated this book. The author piles one horribly depressing situation on top of another in an attempt to elicit some kind of emotional reaction. A book full of depressing experiences does not make a good book. I really can't believe I finished it. Every new chapter brought a new and horrible punishment to the two main characters. I couldn't help but laugh at the audacity of the author for deciding that this rubbish meant something. And this book won awards! What for? The only answer I can give is that the book is Canadian. Books like this show the sorry state of Canadian publishing and poor excuse for award handouts.
February 17, 2018
Very enjoyable, highly recommended for teen boys in particular.
January 26, 2021
A great ending to a story I read as a teenager!
May 5, 2024
I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT both books were so freaking good i’m so happy for leeza and reef
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May 22, 2015
“Former young offender named Reef Kennedy is back in Halifax, Nova Scotia to attend the funeral of his mentor Frank Colville. He has no intention of staying long – memories of Frank compete with memories of Leeza and the terrible way their relationship ended. And then there's the restraining order against him. Which Leeza's mother has renewed...” This book is amazing so far. I'm currently 3/4 into the book and I'm loving everything about it. The detail and description shows how truly talented and creative the author is, and the character and plot development is so thrilling and it keeps you turning page after page.
The detailed writing style Don Aker has gives the reader the felling that they're right in the story with the characters themselves. He does really well when he describes how a certain character feels: “She could see the extremely wounded expression on her mother's face and almost felt guilty. Almost.””A twinge in her left leg fueled her anger even more.” The author goes out of his way to describe the situations in which the characters find themselves in detail. It's clear that he has thought out everything about every character so the reader can imagine it and create their own visuals. Who needs pictures when you have a description to follow and an imagination where the sky is the limit? The amazing detail and description truly makes the book's plot one of a kind. The story moves slowly enough for you to take everything in without you waiting and wondering when the next big thing will happen. The way the book is structured has two semi-different story lines that occasionally intersect, each chapter alternating between main characters Reef and Leeza. When part in one story line ends, another starts just in time. It's hard to be bored while reading this book, it won't let you be!
The characters are so strongly crafted and it's truly as though they were pulled from the world and put into the story. A great example of this is Reef Kennedy. A ways into the book, we're introduced to Reef's back story, how ruthless and troubled he used to be. We get to envision how much he has changed as a person, and the impact those around him have. The detail makes it feel so real and Reef's thought process remains true to his role, a 19-year-old former young offender who has changed. When something happens to Reef in the story, his strong, opinionated, heartfelt personality shines through and proves to the reader that he has something important to say. Reef is the one who got the biggest character growth out of everyone, which really makes you feel for him if something happens to him. At a certain part of the book, things get pretty rough for Reef which cause him to start to turn to his old ways for comfort. This particular section made me turn page after page for hours on end, reading and reading until Reef got a solution. This is the affect that any author wants to have on his readers, and Don achieved that.
The Fifth Rule is an amazing book that always keeps you on the edge of your seat, and I can't wait to read the rest of it. I need to make sure everything ends well for Reef!
The detailed writing style Don Aker has gives the reader the felling that they're right in the story with the characters themselves. He does really well when he describes how a certain character feels: “She could see the extremely wounded expression on her mother's face and almost felt guilty. Almost.””A twinge in her left leg fueled her anger even more.” The author goes out of his way to describe the situations in which the characters find themselves in detail. It's clear that he has thought out everything about every character so the reader can imagine it and create their own visuals. Who needs pictures when you have a description to follow and an imagination where the sky is the limit? The amazing detail and description truly makes the book's plot one of a kind. The story moves slowly enough for you to take everything in without you waiting and wondering when the next big thing will happen. The way the book is structured has two semi-different story lines that occasionally intersect, each chapter alternating between main characters Reef and Leeza. When part in one story line ends, another starts just in time. It's hard to be bored while reading this book, it won't let you be!
The characters are so strongly crafted and it's truly as though they were pulled from the world and put into the story. A great example of this is Reef Kennedy. A ways into the book, we're introduced to Reef's back story, how ruthless and troubled he used to be. We get to envision how much he has changed as a person, and the impact those around him have. The detail makes it feel so real and Reef's thought process remains true to his role, a 19-year-old former young offender who has changed. When something happens to Reef in the story, his strong, opinionated, heartfelt personality shines through and proves to the reader that he has something important to say. Reef is the one who got the biggest character growth out of everyone, which really makes you feel for him if something happens to him. At a certain part of the book, things get pretty rough for Reef which cause him to start to turn to his old ways for comfort. This particular section made me turn page after page for hours on end, reading and reading until Reef got a solution. This is the affect that any author wants to have on his readers, and Don achieved that.
The Fifth Rule is an amazing book that always keeps you on the edge of your seat, and I can't wait to read the rest of it. I need to make sure everything ends well for Reef!
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October 11, 2011Readers moved by Don Aker’s The First Stone (winner of the 2004 White Pine Award) have waited eight years for the sequel. It has been two years since Reef threw the rock off an overpass, tragically changing Leeza’s life — and two years since their relationship flourished in the rehab centre where Reef performed his community service. Once Reef’s identity was revealed, Leeza’s mother obtained a restraining order forbidding him from ever seeing Leeza. Now 19, Reef has been working in construction in Calgary and continuing his outreach with street kids. He returns to Halifax to speak at the funeral of Frank Colville, his mentor at the group home for young offenders where Reef turned his life around. But the home is threatened by a crusading politician who casts Reef as a failure.
Aker is a master at creating appealing characters and powerful relationships. Without Frank’s faith in him, Reef struggles with feelings of worthlessness and remorse. Leeza works to free herself from her over-protective mother. To complicate matters, her father, who had abandoned the family years before, has now re-entered her life for his own reasons. Tight chapters, alternating between Reef’s and Leeza’s point of view, draw the two ever closer.
Aker is also a master at creating plots with multiple (but believable) coincidences and almost unbearable tension. Readers will find themselves holding their breath at an apparent abduction or a hand curled once again around a stone. It is literally a race to the finish as Leeza runs to save Reef, the young man who both wounded and healed her.
Despite the author’s efforts to ensure that this book can stand alone, you should run to your bookshelf or library and read The First Stone for the first time (or the second), to fully experience The Fifth Rule.
Reviewed by Brenda Halliday in Canadian Children's Book News (Summer 2011, Vol. 34, No. 3)
Aker is a master at creating appealing characters and powerful relationships. Without Frank’s faith in him, Reef struggles with feelings of worthlessness and remorse. Leeza works to free herself from her over-protective mother. To complicate matters, her father, who had abandoned the family years before, has now re-entered her life for his own reasons. Tight chapters, alternating between Reef’s and Leeza’s point of view, draw the two ever closer.
Aker is also a master at creating plots with multiple (but believable) coincidences and almost unbearable tension. Readers will find themselves holding their breath at an apparent abduction or a hand curled once again around a stone. It is literally a race to the finish as Leeza runs to save Reef, the young man who both wounded and healed her.
Despite the author’s efforts to ensure that this book can stand alone, you should run to your bookshelf or library and read The First Stone for the first time (or the second), to fully experience The Fifth Rule.
Reviewed by Brenda Halliday in Canadian Children's Book News (Summer 2011, Vol. 34, No. 3)
January 13, 2012
I was going to read this book because of White Pine, but then I learned that it was a sequel to the famous The First Stone. So of course, I had to read that first, because I can't stand things not in order. I have to admit, I did like the previous one better, but not by a landslide.
It's the same characters as before, except Alex is gone. I was really disappointed when I finished reading because I really liked Alex, he was a funny, unique character. Brett was in it as well, being her usual awesome-self. Bigger and Jink were funnier and less serious in this book.
I felt that this book focused more on Reef's and Leeza's relationship then any other thing, and I was hoping for more action instead. In the begging, we learn that Reef is trying to protect kids from a youth centre from a drug dealer guy. But that's all you hear. Just the beginning. They don't even mention it later, and if the problem gets resolved or not, or how. That was really annoying. I expected it to be a big part of the book, because it was in the first chapter. But no. We just have to make up what happened ourselves because there is no mention again.
Too bad really.
Overall, it was a good read, but it would suck if you haven't read The First Stone, because it won't make much sense otherwise.
I feel that he (Don Aker) wrote this book only because of how majority of people didn't like the way The First Stone ended. Oh well, I laughed out many times in the book, and I liked how Leeza stood up to her controlling mother.
But before you read this one, GO OUT AND READ THE FIRST STONE!
It's the same characters as before, except Alex is gone. I was really disappointed when I finished reading because I really liked Alex, he was a funny, unique character. Brett was in it as well, being her usual awesome-self. Bigger and Jink were funnier and less serious in this book.
I felt that this book focused more on Reef's and Leeza's relationship then any other thing, and I was hoping for more action instead. In the begging, we learn that Reef is trying to protect kids from a youth centre from a drug dealer guy. But that's all you hear. Just the beginning. They don't even mention it later, and if the problem gets resolved or not, or how. That was really annoying. I expected it to be a big part of the book, because it was in the first chapter. But no. We just have to make up what happened ourselves because there is no mention again.
Too bad really.
Overall, it was a good read, but it would suck if you haven't read The First Stone, because it won't make much sense otherwise.
I feel that he (Don Aker) wrote this book only because of how majority of people didn't like the way The First Stone ended. Oh well, I laughed out many times in the book, and I liked how Leeza stood up to her controlling mother.
But before you read this one, GO OUT AND READ THE FIRST STONE!
February 8, 2012
Pretty good. I just wish I had read The First Stone first! (I should definitely work on my research skills.) That said, The Fifth Rule stands well enough alone. Don Aker has this simple straight-to-the-point kind of writing that I haven't seen in so long that's totally great because it gets the job done. This novel has plot, solid character development, and lots and lots of drama, all stirred in a pot of realism that was totally appreciated. I don't know if it's my reading choices, but it just seems I've been reading too many pretty books lately that didn't focus as much on plot--not that that's necessarily a bad thing, I just think I should change things up more than once in a while--which is probably why this book seems like such a revelation.
Wait, I don't want to trivialize Don Aker, nor do I mean to do so. He's just a really good writer, and he knows how to tug at your heartstrings. Normally, I hate dramas because I don't like the sensation of being emotionally manipulated for really petty reasons, but in this case it works. Reasons aren't petty (it's pretty weighty subject matter, actually) and it just felt like emotional manipulation to me because the characters were so finely drawn that I really did start to care for them. Some parts, however, did feel a little bit cheesy/melodramatic (just a very tiny bit), but that's just me being nitpicky. Totally recommended, and will be looking for other books by Don Aker in the future.
Wait, I don't want to trivialize Don Aker, nor do I mean to do so. He's just a really good writer, and he knows how to tug at your heartstrings. Normally, I hate dramas because I don't like the sensation of being emotionally manipulated for really petty reasons, but in this case it works. Reasons aren't petty (it's pretty weighty subject matter, actually) and it just felt like emotional manipulation to me because the characters were so finely drawn that I really did start to care for them. Some parts, however, did feel a little bit cheesy/melodramatic (just a very tiny bit), but that's just me being nitpicky. Totally recommended, and will be looking for other books by Don Aker in the future.
January 15, 2012
Today's been a lazy Sunday and I accidentally finished this book all in one go, but I'll definitely go back to it before book club on Thursday. I must say I'm absolutely smitten with Reef + Leeza! I don't normally go for teen fiction novels, but the book club at school consists of those (White Pine) novels and I have to admit I'm glad. I didn't know The Fifth Rule is a sequel to The First Stone, and even if it wasn't Aker's purpose, I really loved how the novel worked as a stand-alone story. At first, I had trouble believing some of the plot, but I definitely believe that to have been caused by my sheltered up-bringing. The novel tells the story of a former young offender, the death of his mentor, and his closure with the one he hurt. A lot of the emotions and reactions of the characters are completely accurate and remind me of people I know who have experienced situations similar to that of the characters'. I don't think I have much else to say except that I recommend it if you enjoy teen fiction.
On a different note, and I'm not sure if this is a "thing" with Canadian authors, but I noticed how a lot of specific brands or names were mentioned, such as WestJet or Bacardi or Captain Morgan. I can't remember which other novels I've seen this in, but I specifically remember them being Canadian and teen fiction. This is just an observation though, it didn't take away or add anything to my response really. :)
On a different note, and I'm not sure if this is a "thing" with Canadian authors, but I noticed how a lot of specific brands or names were mentioned, such as WestJet or Bacardi or Captain Morgan. I can't remember which other novels I've seen this in, but I specifically remember them being Canadian and teen fiction. This is just an observation though, it didn't take away or add anything to my response really. :)
July 4, 2013
After finishing the First Stone with a major cliff hanger, I was desperate for a sequel, but there already was one thank goodness! I don't think I would've survived without one.
Unfortunately, the sequel was definitely not what I expected, but good in some ways. It starts off with a funeral for Frank and I'm like, okay? So time passed from the last book. (Later I learned that Aker wrote this book because of his dear friend)
I like how Don Aker seemed to give us a fill in on what happened to each Reef and Leeza after they stopped hanging out. They both seemed to have pretty bright futures (Reef not as much).
There are the 'bad' guys too. The Russian guy who's name I forgot, the guy trying to destroy the group home, and Leeza's mother in a way. But I can feel the overprotectiveness of a mother in the way she speaks and reacts.
The only thing about this is the interaction; it was a bit too late between Leeza and Reef. I wanted to read more about what happened after, after the book.
There's so many good aspects about this book too. The emotions mostly though that Reef feels, I can really relate to him. Even when he gets wasted, I clearly know why he did it, and the hurt feelings he had in the moment.
Definitely still waiting for a trilogy!!
Unfortunately, the sequel was definitely not what I expected, but good in some ways. It starts off with a funeral for Frank and I'm like, okay? So time passed from the last book. (Later I learned that Aker wrote this book because of his dear friend)
I like how Don Aker seemed to give us a fill in on what happened to each Reef and Leeza after they stopped hanging out. They both seemed to have pretty bright futures (Reef not as much).
There are the 'bad' guys too. The Russian guy who's name I forgot, the guy trying to destroy the group home, and Leeza's mother in a way. But I can feel the overprotectiveness of a mother in the way she speaks and reacts.
The only thing about this is the interaction; it was a bit too late between Leeza and Reef. I wanted to read more about what happened after, after the book.
There's so many good aspects about this book too. The emotions mostly though that Reef feels, I can really relate to him. Even when he gets wasted, I clearly know why he did it, and the hurt feelings he had in the moment.
Definitely still waiting for a trilogy!!
April 3, 2011
I read this book not realizing that it was a sequel to "First Stone." I was well into the second chapter before I figured this out. I decided to keep reading because I was already intrigued. I'm glad I did. Having said that, I do wish that I had read "First Stone" first and I still might get it and read it simply because I enjoyed this book that much. The point is that you don't have to read the "First Stone" to read, understand and enjoy "The Fifth Rule." Don Aker's easy-flow writing style and wonderfully interesting characters will keep you turning the pages. This very gritty story is written so realistically and beautifully that you will be cheering for the characters to do the right thing because you'll feel like you are personally involved.
October 25, 2011
"The Fifth Rule" is a stunning sequel to the 2004 White Pine Award Winner "The First Stone". It's a novel about second chances, about living up to or down to expectations, about self-worth, healing and love. Reef grabs hold of your heart and doesn't let go, and by the end of the book you'll be his champion. Leeza is equally compelling, and presents a realistic picture of a young woman trying to rebuild her life, and figuring out how to stand on her own two feet after two years of trying to do what others think she should. If you haven't read the first book, there is enough background information to catch you up, and if you have, you'll be glad to get some well-deserved closure for these unforgettable characters.
March 7, 2012
I am so overjoyed that there is a sequal to this story. It wasn't like I hated the ending of the first book, because honestly I loved the realism of it. Aker was right, if they had just gotten back together it wouldn't have made sense. But the romantacist in me kept wishing the ending was a bit more "happily ever after". And with this second installment, I found it! After reading it, everything was so much more fullfilled and I won't lie, I got teary eyed and really connected with the characters. I love the father coming back and there was just so much growth in the character that you felt the growth too.
February 26, 2014
I really did love this. I read "The First Stone" For school, and I finished it very quickly, and loved it, and learned of this book. I jumped on it just as I found it. And to be honest, I loved it, more then "The First Stone" by just a bit. I got the ending of Leeza and Reef ending up together I wanted in "The First Stone", and the build up to the both of them meeting was wonderful. I really did love this book and can't wait for the third book in the series.
June 8, 2011
*Reads last page* YES! OMG! HAPPY ENDINGS RULE!!!!!!!!!!
Oh........ anyways.
I'm so thankful Don Aker wrote a sequel to the First Stone because I really didn't like the ending of that book. But The Fifth Rule really made a difference of how much I really liked the First Stone. This book is AWESOME!
Oh........ anyways.
I'm so thankful Don Aker wrote a sequel to the First Stone because I really didn't like the ending of that book. But The Fifth Rule really made a difference of how much I really liked the First Stone. This book is AWESOME!
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November 25, 2011"Aker is a master at creating appealing characters and powerful relationships." "also a master at creating plots with multiple (but believable) coincidences and almost unbearable tension" Read The First Stone to fully experience this book. (Taken from Can. Children's Book News) Recommended for Gr 7-12.
June 8, 2012
The story was excellent, although there was no hint it is the second in a series. I felt the narrative dominated and was a bit excessive, bordering on the soapy. Strong theme and a good ending. Also I felt that there was too much "telling" when she could have played the scene out before us. Also felt she went a bit overboard in the self pity angle with Reef.
September 18, 2012
sequel to The First Stone. good character development, believable mother-daughter relationship, good message but not schmaltzy, some unnecessary language, e.g., 'his hand was shaking like a whore's vibrator' --so why did he need to put that in? some slang seems already dated, but overall really good, healthy portrayal of young persons...some laugh-out-loud moments.
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March 3, 2011I'm wondering why there are so little community reviews. Maybe this is a new book? Boring? Well I really didn't understand the ending of the first stone, so I'm glad there is a sequal. I have no clue what could happen to tie the books off though.
July 6, 2012
Woohoo!!! Sequel! When I read The First Stone, I loved it, but I really wanted Reef and Leeza to end up together.
Now they do!! This fulfilled all my wishes, addressed all the issues left after The First Stone, and definitely deserves a full 5 star rating from me.
Now they do!! This fulfilled all my wishes, addressed all the issues left after The First Stone, and definitely deserves a full 5 star rating from me.
September 18, 2011
This book was really good. It held a strong message, and shows that ultimately love can conquer all. I loved the fact the setting was in Halifax, as I live in Nova Scotia and am familiar with he surroundings.
November 26, 2013
I enjoyed this sequel to The First Stone much more than the first one. I found it more realistic in terms of plot. Good read for (younger) teens, I think. Some language may be an issue depending on the reader or her parents.
November 17, 2015
As a book for 'young readers'..I liked this book a lot! It is one to pass on to teens.
The five rules are simple to remember..not always easy to do..
Respect yourself
Respect others
Be accountable
Honour your commitments
Do the right thing
Thankx Don Aker.
The five rules are simple to remember..not always easy to do..
Respect yourself
Respect others
Be accountable
Honour your commitments
Do the right thing
Thankx Don Aker.
March 27, 2011
Don is a favorite friend of mine... I am loving part II of the First Stone.
March 12, 2012
Must admit... it was better than I expected.
January 14, 2019
I read it in one day, I loved it
April 29, 2012
This was a nice, realistic book. I very much enjoyed.
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