73 pages 2 hours read

Jeff Smith

Bone

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

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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

Reading 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