73 pages 2 hours read

Jeff Smith

Bone

Fiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 1991

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Bone by Jeff Smith follows three cousins—Fone, Phoney, and Smiley Bone—who are exiled from Boneville and become entangled in a Tolkienesque war featuring dragons, monsters, and a lost princess, Thorn Harvestar, who seeks to defeat the Lord of the Locusts. Their adventures blend humor, fantasy, and epic battles, shifting from lighthearted to intense as they uncover secrets and fulfill Thorn's destiny.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Jeff Smith's Bone receives high praise for its engaging storytelling, detailed artwork, and memorable characters. Critics commend the seamless blend of humor, fantasy, and adventure. However, some note a slow start and pacing issues. Overall, it is celebrated as a compelling graphic novel with wide appeal.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bone?

Readers who relish imaginative, genre-blending narratives will gravitate towards Jeff Smith's Bone. Similar to aficionados of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, these readers appreciate epic adventures, richly-drawn fantasy worlds, and a blend of humor and dark themes.

RecommendedReading Age

10-15years

Lexile Level

GN360L

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Children's Literature

Action / Adventure

Themes

Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Relationships: Family