Books like Jumping the Nail by Eve Bunting
‘Jump the Nail’ follows a group of teens in a California coastal community who initiate a thrilling cliff‑jumping challenge. As the game gains momentum, group dynamics and manipulative relationships push the activity beyond harmless fun, creating a tense and dangerous situation.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Eve Bunting
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