cover image Soulfire

Soulfire

Lorri Hewett. Puffin Books, $4.99 (240pp) ISBN 978-0-14-038960-9

This psychological study of anger and despair depicts the private battles of tough-skinned youth growing up in a rough section of Denver. ""The final resolution does signify hope, but readers will most remember the shadow of futility that darkens this impressive novel,"" said PW. Ages 12-up. (Jan.)