This book is nothing that I can't handle but I am nearly 16 and the target age group seems to be around 13 and I feel like that may be a bit much for a 13 year old to handle depending on their maturity. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. answer choices. That's the summary of the story. $5.99. ";"+Math.random()+ Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Your child might feel embarrassed, confused, or have questions about some of the subject matter and it's important they know you are there to listen. Over time, it's revealed that Vivian is a terrible babysitter. After talking to a friend on the phone, she had started to read and must have dozed off. It was not at all like him to be uncombed and to have his glasses smeared like that. Male Voice: Epiphany Fire and Rescue. In 2000 she wrote Silent to the Bone, which was named a New York Times Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, among many other honors. Going in, I was sure it would be my favorite and now that I have finished, Im not sure if it is my favorite, but it is certainly up there. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. I won't say what his first words were until I explain what I heard when he said nothing, Konigsburg writes. Silent to the bone by E. L. Konigsburg. Nikki did not open her eyes. He would not speak at all. In February 2020, after spending two months in a juvenile correction facility for a crime he didnt commit, 17-year-old Andre Jackson is finally on his way home. Open the door. While Nikki lies in a coma at the hospital, Branwell is sent to a facility for troubled youths. The parents' guide to what's in this book. : From the Mixed-Up Files is good. Branwell's guilt and the struggle he endures wishing his sister gets better as well as knowing the truth similarly makes the reader automatically like him. Operator: Stay on the line. Answer: 'yesterday'. All reviews include the book's target audience and age range. screen.colorDepth:screen.pixelDepth))+";u"+escape(document.URL)+ It was a long time ago that I read this book. Format. Read a Sample. Spoiler alert, I guess, but the book contains accusations of sibling molestation, as well as what I would consider sexual abuse/manipulation of a young boy. Operator: Ma'am, I can't hear you. (Oct.), "This middle-grade novel combines a plot loosely based on a real case with a taut psychological mystery. You learn a lot about the characters through the eyes of the narrator. There was no one else in the visitors' room, and I was the only one talking, so everything I said, every sound I made, seemed to echo off the walls. Conner is in a bad solution, his best buddy is in the juvenile behavioral center because his sister is in a coma and Bardwell "his best buddy" is blamed for it. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. ), the resources below will generally offer Silent to the Bone chapter summaries, quotes, and analysis of themes, characters, and symbols. "This middle-grade novel combines a plot loosely based on a real case with a taut psychological mystery. For several years she taught science at a private girls' school. Please try your request again later. Teens may love the supernatural elements. The author inlays the story with tantalizing facts and peoples it with her hallmark idiosyncratic characters and joins every element seamlessly," said PW's Best Books citation. May I help you? Branwell is tall for his age I am not and when he sat across the table from me, I had to look up to make eye contact, which was not easy. suggesting a diversity update. Ages 10-14. Copyright FreeBookNotes.com 2014-2023. But I liked it enough to finish it so I guess that's something. Though true for Branwell Zamborska and Connor Kane, the real definition cannot be put into words - literally. --Cover, There are no reviews yet. He is at a juvenile facility while the investigation is underway and Nikki recovers in the hospital. , ISBN-13 Silent to the Bone by, E.L. Konigsburg, tells the story of courage, faith, and above all friendship. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. A woman's voice [screaming in the background]: Tell them. When the paramedic asked her what time that was, she had to confess that she did not know. Though true for Branwell Zamborska and Connor Kane, the real definition cannot be put into words - literally. , Lexile measure Calling to Vivian was the last that Branwell had spoken. He seems to strain for a chipper, youthful intonation in each sentence. E. L. Konigsburg is the only author to have won the Newbery Medal and be runner-up in the same year. She was the only author to win the Newbery Medal and a Newbery Honor in the same year (1968), with her second and first books respectively: A short but interesting story that tackles a social problem in an intriguing manner. 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. It's handled deftly, but I definitely wouldn't give this to a ten year old, and I wouldn't give it to any kid without lots of follow-up. Konigsburg did a fabulous job writing this novel, as it was easily relatable to a teenage life, like mine. My English teacher did a book talk on it and it's what made me want to read, Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2014. Friendship: the state of being a friend; association as friends. For God's sake, at least take her! Analog Audio Cassette - 978-0-8072-8740-8, Hardcover - 271 pages - 978-0-7862-3169-0, Hardcover - 272 pages - 978-0-689-83601-5, Mass Market Paperbound - 272 pages - 978-0-689-86715-6, Open Ebook - 272 pages - 978-1-4424-3973-3, Paperback - 272 pages - 978-0-689-83602-2, Paperback - 272 pages - 978-0-689-87123-8, Prebound-Glued - 272 pages - 978-0-613-45102-4, Prebound-Glued - 261 pages - 978-0-7569-1088-4, Prebound-Other - 261 pages - 978-0-613-73424-0, The latest from Newbery Medalist Konigsburg--a taut novel with the momentum of a detective story--never catches fire in this ultimately disappointing audio adaptation. ), According to the School Library Journal review, the book contains "themes of communication, relationships in blended families, being different, friendship, adolescence, and shame". How are her protagonists similar? It forces me to want to figure out what is going to happen next in the story. The Genre: juvenile fiction Show full text This book was a lot better than I thought it would be! Cancel anytime. Get help and learn more about the design. Silent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg Genre: Young Adult Published: 2000 Pages: 272 Est. Margaret is less involved with the situation. He loved words. Preacher's daughter, military boyfriend, small town sheriff. The author inlays the story with tantalizing facts and peoples it with her hallmark, This elegant, absorbing novel focuses on Margaret, half-sister of Connor (the narrator of Silent to the Bone The au pair also has sex with her boyfriend in the next room to the infant when she is supposed to be watching the baby. RT @JoshJosha1: Rich women are silent about it you the poor ones are hurt to the bone. This story is about Branwell, a 13 year old boy whose infant half-sister, Nikki, is in a coma after a suspicious injury for which he's been blamed. Browse books: Recent| popular| #| a| b| c| d| e| f| g| h| i| j| k| l| m| n| o| p| q| r| s| t| u| v| w| x| y| z|. It is easy to pinpoint the minute when my friend Branwell began his silence. Silent to the Bone by, E.L. Konigsburg, tells the story of courage, faith, and above all friendship. Osteoporosis weakens bones to the point that they can break easily. Espaol (prximamente) - volver al inicio, Best Movies on Netflix, Disney+, and More, 50 Modern Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12, Common Sense Selections for family entertainment, Best TV Shows on Netflix, Disney+, and More, 50 Books All Kids Should Read Before They're 12, Helping Your Kid with Autism Manage Their Sensitivity to Movies and Shows, Great Documentaries to Celebrate Women's History Month, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. My eleven year old daughter was forced to read this for school. (Sept.), In a magnificent wood, an owl family lives amid the branches of an old oak, while a rabbit family resides among its roots; each has a small, sleepy baby. The two young. Although it provided an opportunity to explain some very mature concepts, I wouldnt read sexual content this explicit in adult books. What happened? Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2000. I am not one for censorship but the subject material is not age appropriate for 12-13 year olds. Male Voice: Is she having difficulty breathing? There I would empty my pockets and, when I had my backpack with me, I would have to open it as well. Hobson. He asked her what had happened. Silent to the Bone Alddin paperbacks, 2002, 261pp,. Take her! : Silent to the Bone is a chilling and interesting tale about a young boy who goes silent when a terrible accident takes place. Margaret Kane, 27, is Connor's half-sister who runs a computer consulting business. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. He had not uttered a sound since dialing 911. Branwell- a slightly odd, very precocious child- stops talking the day he calls 911. Connor visits Bran every day and develops a way to communicate with him using flash cards. His Mother does not want to hear his theories. I read this book myself before reading it aloud to my 11 year-old son, primarily because Konigsburg tends to provide great material for in-depth discussion. Connor's parents are not friendly with her, but they welcome her care for Connor after school and sometimes late into the night. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. So NOT a topic of fiction for middle grade readers ages 9 to 14!! Everyone lives around the university campus in Epiphany, Clarion County, New York a fictional county in Greater New York. The police cannot be told about the child abuse without also learning that Vivian saw Branwell become erect. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This is a more mature read than I initially thought. 1. Please try again. The baby was Nicole called Nikki Branwell's half sister. ebook. 9780689867156. I think these things should be talked about openly with kids who are old enough, but I would not hand them a book like this with the scenes it had. On that first visit to the Behavioral Center and on all the visits that followed, I had to stop at a reception desk and sign in. Read 580 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. But when the 911 operator asks him for key information, Branwell cannot speak; he's been struck mute, seemingly by the tragic, frightening situation. He, of course, didn't utter a sound. But instead of telling Connor what happened, Bran uses the cards to send him on a series of errands designed to help him piece together the whole story. We see things through the eyes of Bran, who himself doesn't fully understand what is happening and why it's wrong and I think it's important that this teaches younger readers who may be going through similar things to speak up and explain them to them. Thank God. Reviews on KidsReads vary in length and content, with newer reviews providing a concise but thorough look at plot and quality. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Adoration of Jenna Fox: The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 1. GoodReads community and editorial reviews can be helpful for getting a wide range of opinions on various aspects of the book. E. L. Konigsburg Mystery 2000 Save Rate book Parents say age 12+ Based on 10 reviews Kids say age 11+ Based on 24 reviews Read or buy Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. There fore, it keeps me interested in the book, because it turned out to be a change, and be different than I thought it would be, so it makes me want to keep reading. The book, Silent To the Bone, by E.L. Konigsburg has many exciting lines that leave me with suspense, and make me never want to stop reading. Silent to the Bone is a first-person narrative by Connor Kane, a 13-year-old boy. She was in critical condition, and there was no way of knowing what the outcome would be. This line makes me want to keep reading because it forces me to want to understand how they are communicating without talking. Connor figures out he can communicate with Bran using notecards, and slowly he uncovers the story of Bran's difficulties adjusting to his dad's new marriage, the new baby, and most of all, the new nanny, Vivian. We had not had a fight or even a quarrel, but ever since Monday, Columbus Day, October 12, something that had always been between us no longer was. He believes his mother 'overlistens'. This book features both a badly injured baby and an au pair, who is inappropriately sexual toward a young teen. Nikki is Branwell's newborn sister. Select files or add your book in reader. She told him that she had put the baby down for her afternoon nap and had gone to her room. Absorbing mystery includes child abuse, sexual manipulation. [then louder] Please come to the phone. Her mom has cancer. Read Any Book - Online Library - Read Free Books Online,