"Touching story of dealing with the aftermath of tragedy and loss."
Cage of Stars
Genres: Fiction
Posted: April 5, 2006
Veronica's Mormon beliefs are tested when her parents decide years later that it's time to forgive Scott. Believing that forgiving him was unfair to her sister's memory, Veronica plans very carefully how she'll handle him when the time is right.
When Veronica goes away to school, she chooses one that's close to Scott and his family. Her plan is to take from him what was robbed from her many years ago. While studying to be an EMT at night, she adopts a new name by day and becomes the Early's babysitter. When the time comes for Veronica to complete her mission, she pools her years of faith and teaching into the final outcome that will affect the rest of everyone's lives.
Mitchard's CAGE OF STARS is a beautiful narrative about a teenage girl's struggle with some of life's most difficult decisions concerning faith, trust and forgiveness. This emotionally charged story will remain with you long after the final page is read.
Book Summary
Twelve-year-old Veronica Swan's idyllic life in a close- knit Mormon community is shattered when her two younger sisters are brutally murdered. Although her parents find the strength to forgive the deranged killer, Scott Early, Veronica cannot do the same. Years later, she sets out alone to avenge her sisters' deaths, dropping her identity and severing ties in the process. As she closes in on Early, Veronica will discover the true meaning of sin and compassion, before she makes a decision that will change her and her family's lives forever.
Warner
May 1, 2006
Featuring: Veronica Mars; Scott Early
304 pages
ISBN: 0446578754
Hardcover