Bone by Bone by Bone (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781596431133)

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.

Author: Tony Johnston
ISBN-10: 159643113X
ISBN-13: 9781596431133
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 08/07/2007
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.90d

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

Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
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