Jumping the Nail
Jumping the Nail
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1984
Book Brief
172
Novel • Fiction
La Paloma, California • 1990s
1984
YA
12-18 years
630L
Super Short Summary
In Eve Bunting's young adult novel Jumping the Nail, high school student Dru navigates social dynamics and personal dilemmas in La Paloma, California, as her friends take dangerous risks jumping off a ninety-foot cliff called the Nail. Dru and her boyfriend Mike witness the jumps as one deteriorates into tragedy, compelling Dru to reassess her priorities and future. Includes themes involving mental health and suicide.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Unnerving
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
333 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Jumping the Nail by Eve Bunting captivates readers with its intense exploration of peer pressure and risk-taking among teens. Positive reviews commend its realistic portrayal of adolescent dilemmas and engaging narrative. Some criticisms mention predictable plot elements and one-dimensional characters. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that resonates with young adults.
Who Should Read Jumping the Nail?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful young adult novels with strong emotional themes would appreciate Jumping the Nail by Eve Bunting. Fans of books like Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher will be drawn to its intense exploration of peer pressure, thrill-seeking, and teenage relationships.
333 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
172
Novel • Fiction
La Paloma, California • 1990s
1984
YA
12-18 years
630L
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