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Dark Water by McNeal, Laura is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Dark Water about?

From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up–The catastrophic wildfires that ravaged Southern California in 2007 serve as the backdrop for this compelling story of a forbidden romance with tragic consequences. In the inland farming community of Fallbrook, 15-year-old Pearl tells her story through a leisurely voice. She deals with her parents' divorce; her cousin's anger at his father's suspected adultery; and, most significantly, her undeniable attraction to the alluring undocumented Mexican migrant worker Amiel, whose damaged vocal chords limit his speech but not his communication. Disaster is referred to throughout the narrative, filling readers with a sense of foreboding as Pearl's persistence overcomes Amiel's trepidation and the two draw together in an intense secret affair. All of this leads to a heart-pounding final act when the wildfire breaks out and Pearl must choose between family and romance, safety and uncertainty. The ramifications of the ill-fated decisions made by both Pearl and Amiel will surely spark strong discussion among readers. Both the plot and setting are grounded in rich, realistic detail; the author's love for the town of Fallbrook shines vividly through lyrical

Who reads Dark Water?

Author

McNeal, Laura

Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9780375849732

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Children'S, Young Adult

Rating

3.52 / 5 (768 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14