Bone by Bone by Bone

FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids.

David's daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones, and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend, Malcolm. In a rage, Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and threatens to kill him if he does. David tries to change his daddy's mind. but when Malcolm crosses the line, Dr. Church grabs his shotgun.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 08/07/2007
ISBN: 9781596431133
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.90d
Award: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 07/15/2007 pg. 730
Publishers Weekly 08/20/2007 pg. 70
Booklist 08/01/2007 pg. 68
School Library Journal 10/01/2007 pg. 154
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2007 pg. 330 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2007 pg. 91 - Recommended
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2007 pg. 37
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2007 pg. 35
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2008 pg. 1

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 118873 / Bone by Bone by Bone
Reading Level: 4.2 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 5