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Bone by Bone by Bone
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4 out of 5
Based on 396 Ratings and 102 Reviews

Book 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, D... More
Book Information
PublisherRoaring Brook Press
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages192
ISBN-10159643113X
ISBN-13978-1596431133
Publication Date08/07/2007
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About Tony Johnston (Author) : Tony Johnston has been a fourth grade teacher and has published over 100 books.She has won the Southern California Award for her book Any Small Goodness: A Novel of the Barrio.
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