Spotlight: The Avocadonine and Spring Stone by Patrick Barnes
Inside the Book: Title: The Avocadonine and Spring Stone Author: Patrick Barnes Publisher: Independent Self Publishing Publication Date: January 26, 2015 Pages: 334 Genre: Young Adult Fiction Book Description: Praised by many as one of the best YA fiction books you’ll ever read. Rey Naresh, a likeable kid worth rooting for, is going into the ninth grade at Pemota High. He’s not sure what to expect being fresh off a visit with a gypsy who may or may not have been psychic, but he’s hoping in ninth grade he’ll get to meet his crush, the pretty green eyed, Christy Lane. He’s wanted her to notice him since sixth grade and keeps a letter to her in his backpack. The school bully, Huxley Core, and his friends, who call themselves Nadine’s Puppies, threaten to publish something about Rey in their libelous newsletter. As Rey looks up at the stars one night he realizes he will have to confront Huxley and ...