Bone by Bone by Bone

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Johnston, Tony
Published: 08/07/2007
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 9781596431133
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.80w x 0.90d