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Cage of Stars
by Jacquelyn Mitchard

Published: 2007-08-29
Paperback : 336 pages
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12-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 ...
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12-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.

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  "A young girl is witness to the murder of her 2 younger sisters. The books shows how she and each of her Mormon family members deals with this tragedy."by Cheryle P. (see profile) 05/22/08

We agreed that this book was a good read and gave us a chance to examine how forgiveness or lack of it enters into our lives. After the extremely sad and wrenching beginning the story gave way to a good... (read more)

 
  "Disturbing graphic violence, victim is a child."by Jennifer D. (see profile) 05/19/08

An interesting and heart wrenching story along the lines of how a violent crime changes a family and shapes the young witness of her sister's murder. A good read. Could be a good book club d... (read more)

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