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Bone by bone by bone

by Johnston Tony

Synopsis

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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Book Information

Copyright year 2007
ISBN-13 9781596431133
ISBN-10 159643113X
Class Copyright
Publisher Roaring Brook Press
Subject FICTION;JUVENILE FICTION
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 184
Shelf No. JB349
Grade Range 7 - 12
Ages 12 - 17
Lexile 680L