"Skinny Bones" by Barbara Park is a humorous middle-grade novel that follows the adventures of a young boy named Alex. Known for his lanky frame and distinctive personality, Alex is determined to navigate the trials of childhood, including friendship, family dynamics, and the challenges of sports. With his quick wit and quirky perspective, he faces the pressures of being a kid, particularly when it comes to trying out for the school baseball team. Through laughter and relatable moments, the story explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of embracing one's unique identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Lit Links .

There are 66 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2011 by On the Mark Press .