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Bone by Bone by Bone


School year: Lower 6th, Upper 6th, Year 10, Year 11, Year 8, Year 9

No. of pages 208

Published: 2010

Great for age 7-17 years

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Malcolm and I could no more be separated than green from grass. My daddy had forbidden me to play with him, on account of his being coloured. Though little by little I came to understand the barriers between Negroes and white folks, back then I knew of no rule about two boys not being friends. The most important thing in David's life is his friendship with Malcolm. In a secret ceremony in a cave they even become blood brothers. But this is 1950s Tennessee, and Malcolm is black. One day David's fiercely racist father lays down a terrible threat. If Malcolm ever enters their home, he will kill him. David tries to change his daddy's mind, but what will happen if Malcolm ever crosses the line? A powerful and haunting book, countering the horror of racial hatred with a lyrical tribute to childhood friendship.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

Tony Johnston is the award-winning author of more than 100 beloved children's books. She lives with her family in San Marino, California, where she grew up.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
This book was recognised by the Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award.

Volunteer State Book Award - YA
This book was recognised in the YA category by the Volunteer State Book Award.

A haunting future classic in the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' tradition. Bookseller This book was acclaimed in the USA on its debut three years ago, and it's easy to see why. Even now, when the President is a black man, this is dangerous ground for an author to tread - and Johnston treads it well. She describes the undercurrents of racism and how David becomes aware of them beautifully, sensitively and with unflinching honesty. The writing is clear and lovely, extremely readable, but with child-like inflexions and the rich lexicon of the American South. www.writeaway.org.uk 5 stars. The quality of this outstanding novel is evident from the first page, for this is an author who writes rather than word-processes... It is exhilarating to read prose packed with local colour and idiom and always so beautifully crafted. Author of over 100 books in her own country, Tony Johnston is comparatively unknown over here. This excellent novel should put this right. Books for Keeps There's a good reason why To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is mentioned in reference to Bone by Bone by Bone. It is a modern book on a similar vein which I believe should, in time, become a classic. nayusreadingcorner Much, if not all, of America has changed in the last sixty years and this book is a telling story of those unhappy, turbulent times. Carousel From the stark black and white cover to the ingenious title, Bone by Bone by Bone is a triumph, one which captures the brightness of childhood with the shadow of adulthood in a time which should be left behind but never forgotten. INIS A very poignant story, which for some readers should offer an insight into difficult situations that still have relevance today. School Librarian A biting, exciting read. Irish Examiner