Age
12-18
Grade
7-9
Tony Johnston
Bone by Bone by Bone
Hardcover
(Roaring Brook Press Aug. 7, 2007)
, First Edition
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.
- ISBN
- 9781596431 / 9781596431133
- Pages
- 184
- Weight
- 13.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.5 x 0.56 in.
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