The sun beats down on 7th-graders Joel and his best friend as they pedal up and down the hills outside of town. Before leaving home, Joel had solemnly promised his father-on his honor-they would only go to the state park. He didn't explain they were planning a daring climb on the sheer river bluffs there. But on the way, when the boys reach the bridge over the raging Vermillion River, they change their minds. They will cool off in the water instead of pedaling so many miles. After all, isn't swimming safer than rock climbing? Critically-acclaimed author Marion Dane Bauer creates a compelling story of choices and their consequences. On My Honor is not only a soul-stirring novel, but an exciting adventure book as well. With his compassionate performance, narrator Johnny Heller provides the perfect voice for Joel as he struggles with his conscience.
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"'On My Honor' was interesting book to me.It was also toughing story.I don't understand Joel because he didn't really had to lie.He could just tell the truth in the beging.So the problem won't come really serious.I also think Joel had to stopped Tony going in the river.Because it is dangerous.After finishing this book,this book gave me advice not to lie and be honest,and do not go in to the river.It was best book I ever read.I really want to recommend this book to everybody."
— Sunwoo (4 out of 5 stars)
" Love this book. So sad though! Read it Great Book!!! "
— Emily, 2/8/2014" I didn't really like this book so much. I guess it was just too sad for my liking. "
— Kate, 2/5/2014" omg we're reading this in reading clas..lol obivously...and it's sooo fun!!! it's a bit disturbing..well don't get me wrong...it's not disturbing at all...someone just drowns...well i' not ure if he drowned or not...but it's sooo good!! seriously!! read it!!! "
— Angela, 1/31/2014" typical Newbery, death of a friend, grief, hard lesson learned. everytime i ask kids or adults to describe Newbery winning books this is the kind they think of now. but they remember Charlotte's Web, Wrinkle and Mixed up files as their favorites. "
— Jim, 1/25/2014" Both Alia and I felt dissatisfied with this book. The book is depressing, and I could live with that if I felt it has some redeeming qualities, but I didn't feel that there were. "
— Deanna, 1/19/2014" This is a great choice for book clubs, reading groups or just reading with a friend because there is so much to talk about! It is one of my favorites for kids who are almost ready to read level S independently because there are so many ways to push their thinking. "
— Ms., 1/5/2014" Good book for older children. Does contain death but has a theme of learning that all actions have a consequence. "
— Amber, 12/26/2013" Denver trip to see "Wicked" "
— Matthew, 11/25/2013" One of the most interesting books I have ever read. I love how the story starts out edgy in a way and then gets intense. This story was sad aand thrilling at the same time. I'd call it a sad/action book. I would like to see more from this author. They have a great setup. "
— Keenan, 11/15/2013" It is a awesome book! First a boy dares his friend to swim In a dangerous river. When the boy reaches the sandbar his fierend is missing "
— Rosaleen, 9/15/2013" ew! Don't read this book! It's sad and it's just not very well-written in my opinion. "
— Anne-Marie, 9/14/2013" Assigned to the book club kids. What a horrible book--tragedy with no resolution? I fear I may have traumatized them all for life. "
— Eliana, 3/11/2013" The book is getting pretty good. "
— D2, 2/15/2013" a great read for boys-- "
— Liz, 12/17/2012" This is a quick read, but it packs a lot of drama into just a few pages. The author handles the tragedy well. The boy's feelings were autdhentic. I couldn't stop reading this book. "
— Nancy, 12/11/2012" i though this book was good.and it kept me intrested so im good,with this book. "
— Patricia, 8/24/2012" This book makes me cry over and over again!!!!!!! "
— Jolee, 5/16/2012" This book is really chilling, its so dramatically written...it's really good though. "
— Cathryn, 2/14/2012" This was a very sad book. It really went with our classroom Open Court theme "risks and consequences" but it was too sad and had bad words in it that I cannot speak on the computer. Joel shouldn't have been mad at his father because he made the choice himself to swim to the docks. "
— Moe, 2/13/2012" I loved this book as a kid. I haven't read it in years, but I still remember most of what happens in it and it is the first book that I can remember genuinely emoting along with the characters. "
— Tom, 10/24/2011" This book won a Newbery Honor some years ago. I decided to read it again and though the descriptions were dated, the message was still relevant. A mistake can be forgiven to some extent but the impact of that mistake remains forever. "
— Heloyce, 9/28/2011" I think it was an amazing book about 2 boys Tony and Joel who wanted to swim across a dangerous river and when Joel makes it to the other side he turns around and Tony isnt there.This book was awesome. "
— Camryn, 7/13/2011" This book is beyond amazing! It's a short read and its very sad. I dont know why but i like reading sad books sometimes. I thought that this book was so sad! A boy dies, because he cannot swim and he tries to anyway! :( Great Book! "
— Daniela, 3/8/2011" I read this book for school matters. I thought it was okay and a very short read. :) "
— Josie, 3/4/2011" Ugh. I liked what the story was about, the feeling of guilt over something that you did or didn't do, but the story itself left much to be desired. "
— Yolanda, 2/17/2011" One of my favorite books when I was a kid. It really stuck with me for some reason. "
— Taylor, 1/12/2011" It made me kind of sick to my stomach and sad. "
— Cade, 12/28/2010" This book is a classic, Read it as a child and then again as a teenager. It shows that whatever you do, you will get caught. "
— Matthew, 11/27/2010" I love this book! It is an easy read but sends a strong message to its readers. A must read! "
— Ms., 10/28/2010" this is one of the best books ive ever read i love it so much it is sad but has a really nice lesson i wish there was a movie or something!!!! "
— Aleynandaw, 10/6/2010" A short, powerful story. Reminded me of Eve Bunting's Black Water. A good choice for older reluctant readers. "
— Marcia, 10/1/2010" This is a great choice for book clubs, reading groups or just reading with a friend because there is so much to talk about! It is one of my favorites for kids who are almost ready to read level S independently because there are so many ways to push their thinking. "
— Ms., 7/22/2010" Real life choices, concequences, and guilt. Easy read, high interest for the middle school student "
— Tanya, 6/18/2010Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.
Johnny Heller, winner of numerous Earphones and Audie Awards, was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has been a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award winner from 2008 through 2013 and he has been named a top voice of 2008 and 2009 and selected as one of the Top 50 Narrators of the Twentieth Century by AudioFile magazine.