Bone by Bone by Bone

Fiction - YA, Historical, Kids, Teen
Cover of the book Bone by Bone by Bone by Tony Johnston, Roaring Brook Press
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Author: Tony Johnston ISBN: 9781626727373
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press Publication: March 29, 2016
Imprint: Roaring Brook Press Language: English
Author: Tony Johnston
ISBN: 9781626727373
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Publication: March 29, 2016
Imprint: Roaring Brook Press
Language: English

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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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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