Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1971
Book Brief
704
Book • Nonfiction
1950s
1971
Adult
12-16 years
Super Short Summary
Published in 1972, Sticks and Stones by Lynn Hall follows high school senior Tom Naylor, who relocates to the small town of Buck Creek, Iowa, and faces prejudice, gossip, and social isolation when a false rumor spreads that he is gay, jeopardizing his friendships, musical aspirations, and future.
Challenging
Emotional
Heartwarming
Inspirational
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
56 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Sticks and Stones by Lynn Hall receives mixed reviews. Positive feedback highlights the book's engaging plot and well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist's realistic struggles. Critics, however, mention the pacing as uneven and some secondary characters as underdeveloped. Overall, it's praised for its thought-provoking themes but critiqued for inconsistencies.
Who Should Read Sticks and Stones?
A reader who would enjoy Sticks and Stones by Lynn Hall is likely a young adult interested in realistic fiction that tackles personal growth and overcoming adversity. Fans of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders and Judy Blume's Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. will appreciate the relatable characters and emotional depth.
56 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
704
Book • Nonfiction
1950s
1971
Adult
12-16 years
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