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Bone by Bone by Bone

By Johnston, Tony
Bone by Bone by Bone
Drawing on her own childhood memories of growing up in the South, noted picture book author Johnston pens a novel that portrays a friendship between two young boys--one white, one black--in 1950s Tennessee.

Details

Authors: Johnston, Tony
Copyright: 2007
Format: Hardcover
GTIN13: 9781596431133
ISBN10: 159643113X
Page Count: 192
Dimensions: 5.8x0.9x8.6
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press

Strand Notes

Set in 1950s Tennessee, a ten year old boy named David is prevented from seeing his African-American friend by a racist father. (Ages 12 and up).

Description

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.

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