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Gr 5–8—On a night that should have brought him great joy and pride, young Jomon's depression and loneliness drive him to violence and destruction, and subsequently to make the decision to end his young life. Although he helped his team win the national geography competition, Jomon feels that since he is no longer useful to the classmates, he will no longer have them as friends. His family life has been in shambles ever since his mother died, and his alcoholic father is frequently absent, more of a burden than a support. After he is arrested for throwing his gold medal thro...Log In or Sign Up to Read More