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Doll Bones

Black, H. (2013). Doll bones. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.

Media Type: Paperback Book

This books has 272 pages.

Summary:

This novel is about three friends who have faced very serious problems at home. Zachary, Alice and Poppy enjoy playing with some figurines. Until one day Zachary's father destroys all of his figurines. His father believes that he needs to stop wasting time with make believe and fantasy stories. To make matters worse his friends Poppy and Alice always tend to tell and share their dreams with him. The dreams of Poppy are of the Great Queen, who is a bone-china doll who curses anyone who displeases her. These dreams have started again, but not wanting to disobey his parents he is torn. Zachary decides to go on a quest with Alice and Poppy and find the truth behind the Great Queen and stop this once and for all. Along the way they encounter many adventures. At the end of the novel the three friends decide to bury the doll, but promise to keep the story alive.

Reflection:

I felt the novel was a little creepy but not too scary for younger children. This is a wonderful coming of age story. The characters are on the edge of adolescence and things are changing. They have one last big adventure before growing up. From my point of view, it was a short but lovely story. The writing is simple, but without feeling like it is dumbed down for children. The story is short but doesn't feel rushed.

Connection to textbook:
Chapter 12- This book falls under the subgenre of fantasy because it includes ghost stories.

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