Find books like silent to the bone from the worlds largest community of readers. So i just finished silent to the bone, a rather unusual book about more adult situations, but written for middle school age kids, more specifically directed at boys. Connor is the only one who might be able to break through branwells wall of silence. May 17, 2012 a book trailer of silent to the bone by e. Its very suspenseful and keeps you on ur seat which is amazing. Konigsburg is the only author to have won the newbery medal and a newbery honor in the same year. No other author could have given the reader such insight to the characters lives. Jul 12, 2011 connor is sure his best friend, branwell, couldnt have hurt branwells baby half sister, nikki. Oct 03, 2019 if you love creepy characters, sneaky clues, and things that go bump in the night, then youre likely constantly on the hunt for the best new thriller books to add to your shelf. Its certainly better than the view from saturday, which was a newbery book. Mass concluded the throne of glass series last october, the final book, kingdom of ash, was equally thrilling and sad. It would be misleading to call these silent mansions life. I really enjoyed three other books of konigsburgs before this one, so i was. Dec 05, 2005 although its very different from her early works, like from the mixedup files of mrs.
They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Konigsburg did a fabulous job writing this novel, as it was easily relatable to a teenage life, like mine. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read silent to the bone. I would suggest that it is more of a ya book, for a slightly older audience than the age range suggests. This original drawing, a frowning character with its mouth wide open, resembled characteristics of phoney bone, the grouchy cousin to fone bone. She has also written and illustrated three picture books. In the story, connor tries to find out why branwell went silent and discovers more about the day nikki was. Suggested by sme adele turning tables live at the royal albert hall. Konigsburg for the middle ages or for young adults. Jul 12, 2011 silent to the bone ebook written by e. Like his silent friend, connor comes to know the power of keeping quiet, that. Koinsburg connor kane is caring, trustworthy, and honest boy.
Among her other acclaimed books are silent to the bone, the outcasts of 19 schuyler place, and the mysterious edge of the heroic world. Author of the bone comics, jeff smith, created the first sketch when he was about five years old, when he drew what looked like an old cshaped telephone handset receiver. If you love creepy characters, sneaky clues, and things that go bump in the night, then youre likely constantly on the hunt for the best new thriller books to add to your shelf. Each year i encourage my children to read books from the schools suggested reading list. Silent to the bone and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Ellaine becomes entangled in a world where the truth is not what she has believed all of th. Frankweiler won the newbery medal and jennifer, hecate, macbeth, william mckinley, and me, elizabeth was named a newbery honor book. One cant grow up to be the other, but they can be taught to live under the same roof. I think this is perfect middle school book and possibly as low as 5th grade.
Lesson plan silent to the bone students will use quotes to make predictions and draw inferences about the characters in e. Konigsburgs works, and sometimes i really dont, there is not really a happy medium. Free download or read online silent to the bone pdf epub book. Although its very different from her early works, like from the mixedup files of mrs. This middlegrade novel combines a plot loosely based on a real case with a taut psychological mystery. I often read the books before my children do so that i can discuss the content with them. Silent to the bone has 12 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Stories similar to shadow and bone books, stories, and novels like shadow and bone by leigh bardugo. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. But whether youre looking for ya or adult fantasy, the next. Almost thirty years later she won the newbery medal once again for the view from saturday. Books that perform well based on their reader engagement are published by inkitt in different formats and channels. The author inlays the story with tantalizing facts and peoples it with her hallmark idi. She remained silent for a while, considering whether or not this is a conversation she wanted to have.
Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. Bones is a very successful tv show that has been running since september of 2005, and is now on its 11th season. If you like the bone garden you might like similar books ice cold, the silent girl, the keepsake, the mephisto club, the sinner. Im not sure that love and like arent like cats and dogs.
The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Temperance brennan, a forensic anthropologist at the jeffersonian institute in d. Konigsburg could have written it because almost no other author has such an understanding of young people. Bone white by ronald malfi is about a creepy village in alaska. It was a relief to finally reach the end of the assassin celaenas journey, but saying goodbye to beloved characters is always difficultespecially after investing yourself in their stories. Though true for branwell zamborska and connor kane, the real definition cannot be put into words literally. This original drawing, a frowning character with its mouth wide open, resembled characteristics of phoney bone, the grouchy cousin to. Twelveyearold tom elm is just an ordinary turnip farmer from the valley. Acting as a best friend, therapist and detective, young connor kane and his adult halfsister uncover a complex, multilayered tale of human desires, adolescent confusion. I dont think there is any feeling i like more than the one that someone is glad to see me.
The first edition of the novel was published in 2000, and was written by e. Honors for silent to the bone an ala best book for young adults a booklist editors choice a school library journal best book a horn book fanfare book a new york times notable book an edgar allan poe award nominee a publishers weekly best childrens book praise for silent to the bone. To ask other readers questions about silent to the bone, please sign up. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Jan 12, 2011 what is the theme of silent to the bone. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. He and his halfsister margaret like each other, but margaret was never his babysitter, and they know each other from.
Konigsburg speechless connor is sure his best friend, branwell, couldnt have hurt branwells baby half sister, nikki. Her style of writing is like being hugged by an old friend i can thoroughly. For fans of room and the novels of jodi picoult, a dazzling, tenderhearted debut about healing, family, and the exquisite wisdom of children, narrated by a sixyearold boy who reminds us that sometimes the littlest bodies hold the biggest hearts, and the quietest voices speak the loudest. Frankweiler, silent to the bone is every bit as good. Students will use quotes to make predictions and draw inferences about the characters in e. I really loved the bone series and i was wondering if there were any other comic books that were similar to the bone series. Konigsburgs novel silent to the bone to prove branwells innocence or guilt. Goodreads members who liked silent to the bone also liked. Konigsburg, tells the story of courage, faith, and above all friendship.
What is the theme of midnight for charlie bone and i dont want the genre like omg like its a. Licensed to youtube by umg, ultra music on behalf of ultra records. I would suggest that it is more of a ya book, for a. You really into the book and want connor to figure out the truth. It was not at all like him to be uncombed and to have his glasses smeared. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Samuel todds book of great colors, samuel todds book of great inventions, and amy elizabeth explores bloomingdales. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next.
The main characters of this young adult, mystery story are margaret rose kane, connor kane. Horror books that are like silent hill games i like that mysteriouscreepy town horror, you know where the protagonist explores a town thats either dead or have some creepy stuff going on. But nikki lies in a coma, and branwell is in a juvenile behavioral center, suspected of a horrible crime and unable to utter the words to tell what really happened. Theres adult entertainment at the cats meow, cheap grub at the checkered past, and just enough cliches to prove that no ones highfalutin. Among her other acclaimed books are silent to the bone, the outcasts of 19 schuyler. A return to the enthralling world of bone with book one in this gripping spinoff novel trilogy, illustrated in fourcolor. Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books.
Connor is sure his best friend, branwell, couldnt have hurt branwells baby half sister, nikki. Apr 01, 2002 silent to the bone is an amazing childrens book. Aug 22, 2019 15 fantasy books like throne of glass andy winder aug 22, 2019 when author sarah j. Frankweiler won the medal and jennifer, hecate, macbeth, william mckinley, and me, elizabeth was named honor book. I love these kind of book i feel like kids would love reading about these characters. Sep 27, 2017 i was kind of nervous when i picked up this book because sometimes i really like e. Konigsburg is one of our brainiest writers for young people. It is amazing that this site has been up for over a month. Branwell nikki main characters connor margaret vivian other characters morris silent to the bone by. Konigsburg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one. Families can talk about mature material in books for kids and teens. My 10 year old son and i have read several konigsburg books and loved them.