Until Niagara Falls

By Jennifer Maruno,

Book cover of Until Niagara Falls

Book description

Finalist, Hamilton Literary Award

Is friendship supposed to feel like walking over the falls?

Brenda is afraid of heights, being in the dark, and dog poop. Then she meets daring, rule-breaking Maureen and realizes their friendship is a bit like walking a tightrope - exciting but dangerous. Maureen encourages Brenda…

Shepherd is reader supported. When you buy books, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Why read it?

1 author picked Until Niagara Falls as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

First of all what drew me to this novel was the setting. Who doesn’t love Niagara Falls? It’s the summer of 1960, a simpler time yet fraught with the same problems tweens always face. Brenda needs a friend and when schoolmate Maureen Sullivan gives her chickenpox, you know the adventures this new friend will draw her into won’t always be safe and cosy. What I love is Brenda’s ultimate courage in standing up for herself against Maureen while at the same time standing by her. 

Want books like Until Niagara Falls?

Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 11 books like Until Niagara Falls.

Browse books like Until Niagara Falls

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in Canada, the United Kingdom, and mental health?

10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Canada, the United Kingdom, and mental health.

Canada Explore 395 books about Canada
The United Kingdom Explore 564 books about the United Kingdom
Mental Health Explore 166 books about mental health