A review by lilyreads01
Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff

4.0

Raft of Stars by Andrew J. Graff is a novel of natural beauty and human devotion. Summer 1994, in Claypot Wisconsin the lives of best friends “Fish” and “Bread” are irrevocably changed. A gunshot resounds and the boys flee the scene into the woods. Here they build a raft and set an escape plan along the raging river. They are tracked by four adults; Miranda Fish’s mum, Teddy his grandfather, gas station attendant Tiffany and new Sheriff Cal. This is a story of friendship and making connections. They set out on an adventure and all learn their strength, the power of love and life’s hidden beauty. Both boys are shaped by their fathers through absence and abuse but under the stars, in the face of hunger, the rage of a mother bear the boys come of age. This is a beautiful, thrilling story of wisdom and wonder which I recommend to all readers.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a review copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback.