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The Round Red Stone by Jeff Burton
Young Adult
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This tale concerns a lad of twelve, who sets off unwillingly on a journey with his uncle. In the course of his adventures, he obtains a stone, whose ultimate meaning is tied up with the fate of a war between two cities. As commonly happens with boys, he finds himself at the center of the conflict. Can he divine the stone’s purpose in time? Even more importantly, can he even hang on to it?
The story includes a mystery, long journeys, prisons, adventure, and living out-of-doors. There is also a fairly large battle at the end, with plenty of blood. Death appears throughout. I believe that no one washes his hands at any point in the account, but sometimes my memory is faulty. It takes place long ago, but not in a place you'll find in an atlas. Some may be disappointed in the absence of wizards and dragons.
Girls are welcome to listen, but they should be forewarned. Horses are mentioned, but no person develops any meaningful friendship with one. Talking animals, while interesting, do not figure in any way (unless one considers boys between the ages of ten and fourteen to be talking animals). There is absolutely no kissing of any kind.
With those cautions in mind, I invite you to listen to The Round Red Stone.
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By: Jen
There is a 2nd book right??? coz its hasnt ended yet =] oh no!! work on the sequel! I'm bad at waiting. xDBy: Jeff Burton
Good news: I do have plans for a sequel or sequels. Bad news: The book I am working on now is not a sequel.By: Josh
I was a little tentative about starting this, but I loved it. The only thing is that, now that I have finished it, I want more and can't find anything else. Do you have any plans for the second book yet?
Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| Chapters 1, 2, and 3 (26.21 MB) | Ch. 1: A Visitor Arrives and Departs, in which we meet Rhise, an orphan boy living with his uncle. A stranger arrives in his village and hints at adventures to come. Rhise and his uncle leave their home precipitously. Ch. 2: A Journey Begins, in which Rhise repents of his desire to leave his home and plans his own journey, which scheme ends badly. Ch. 3: Captured, in which Rhise's captors propose a bargain. It turns out to be not such a good one. | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Chapters 4 and 5 (29.65 MB) | Ch. 4: Jabot Farm, in which Rhise receives shelter and sustenance (though at a price). Ch. 5: Lost and Found, in which the boy determines to continue his journeys, but not before he loses the stone. | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Chapters 6 and 7 (15.75 MB) | Ch. 6: On the Way to Kelona, in which Rhise makes his way from the farm to the city. Ch. 7: Pinchbrake's, in which our adventurer learns little about the stone except that someone else wants it badly. | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Chapters 8 and 9 (30.8 MB) | Ch. 8: Lord of Kelon, in which Rhise's efforts to retrieve the stone gain him an audience with the ruler. Ch. 9: Luncheon, in which our hero enjoys a tasty and eventful meal with the Archdapifer. | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Chapters 10 and 11 (22.43 MB) | Ch. 10: Behind the Green Door, in which the stone makes another appearance, and another disapperance. Ch. 11: A Guest of the Archdapifier, in which Rhise finds lodgings in a most unpleasant place. | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Chapters 12 and 13 (22.86 MB) | Ch. 12: Rhise's sleep is interrupted and a riot ensues. Ch. 13: Rhise and Wim join the army, for a very short time. | Jul 31, 2008 |
| Chapters 14 and 15 (21.4 MB) | Ch. 14: Rhise and Wim get to know each other better on the road to Lindan. Ch. 15: Pausing for refreshement, the boys take a lesson from a man of learning. | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Chapters 16 and 17 (22.22 MB) | Ch. 16: After more weary walking, the travelers reach Lindan. Ch. 17: Wim introduces Rhise to those most dear to him. | Aug 1, 2008 |
| Chapters 18 and 19 (26.82 MB) | Ch. 18: In which Rhise and Wim are treated to a demonstration of great power and interest. Ch. 19: Rhise enjoys his second exalted meal and encounters and old friend. | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Chapters 20 and 21 (20.47 MB) | Ch. 20: Rhise gets an opportunity to dabble in a bit of natural philosophy. Ch. 21: Rhise and Wim find what everyone has been looking for. | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Chapters 22 and 23 (20.82 MB) | Ch. 22: A party anxious to leave the city exploits Rhise and Wim's discovery. Ch. 23: Rhise and Wim experience a significant setback. | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Chapters 24 and 25 (21.26 MB) | Ch. 24: A battle overtakes the city of Lindan and Rhise is in the middle of it. Ch. 25: Rhise visits the Barroneste one last time. | Aug 8, 2008 |