Books with title On My Honor

The sun beats down on seventh-grader Joel and his best friend as they pedal up and down the hills outside of town. Before leaving home, Joel had solemnly promised his father - on his honor - they would only go to the state park. He didn't explain they were planning a daring climb on the sheer river bluffs there. But on the way, when the boys reach the bridge over the raging Vermillion River, they change their minds. They will cool off in the water instead of pedaling so many miles. After all, isn't swimming safer than rock climbing? Critically-acclaimed author Marion Dane Bauer creates a compelling story of choices and their consequences. On My Honor is not only a soul-stirring novel, but an exciting adventure book as well. With his compassionate performance, narrator Johnny Heller provides the perfect voice for Joel as he struggles with his conscience.

Three generations must come together to put one mystery to rest.Adventure abounds when Henry and his scout patrol cross the pond to participate in the Boy Scout Jamboree in England. Soon after their arrival, Henry starts to notice strange things. Events take a more interesting turn when Henry finds himself face to face with another scout, but not of this time. Able to share thoughts without speaking, the two scouts build a bond that spans time.Things get really weird when Henry and his patrol must confront another, less honorable troop. The competition is fierce, but the real struggle will be discovering how to help his new “friend.” Trying to stay on track and not disappoint his father, the scout leader, and to make his grandfather, also a former scout, proud, Henry discovers the true meaning of honor and friendship. Henry’s determination to make things right ultimately brings the past and the present together for an unbelievable reunion.

Three generations must come together to put one mystery to rest.Adventure abounds when Henry and his scout patrol cross the pond to participate in the Boy Scout Jamboree in England. Soon after their arrival, Henry starts to notice strange things. Events take a more interesting turn when Henry finds himself face to face with another scout, but not of this time. Able to share thoughts without speaking, the two scouts build a bond that spans time.Things get really weird when Henry and his patrol must confront another, less honorable troop. The competition is fierce, but the real struggle will be discovering how to help his new “friend.” Trying to stay on track and not disappoint his father, the scout leader, and to make his grandfather, also a former scout, proud, Henry discovers the true meaning of honor and friendship. Henry’s determination to make things right ultimately brings the past and the present together for an unbelievable reunion.

Joel’s best friend, Tony, is a daredevil. It was Tony’s idea to make the long bike ride tothe Starved Rock state park, and Tony’s idea to stop for a swim in the dangerous VermillionRiver. So why does Joel feel so much guilt when tragedy strikes?The paperback features a beautiful new cover and introduction by Katherine Paterson,author of the Newbery Medal–winning book Bridge to Terabithia.