The Summer of the Bonepile Monster by Lynn Henderson
Hollis and his sister, Lou, must stay at their great-grandmother's house in rural Alabama over the summer while his mom and dad are working out problems of their own. Winner of the Milkweed Prize for Children's Literature.
Praise for Summer of the Bonepile Monster
"By turns wondrous and suspenseful, this debut novel makes reality seem magical to create an aura of enchantment. . engrossing and exotic."—Kirkus Reviews
"Henderson's creepy descriptions and exquisite stinginess with information keep the mystery simmering' alongside an affecting, unclichéed story of a family in crisis."—Kirkus Reviews
"By turns wondrous and suspenseful, this debut novel makes reality seem magical to create an aura of enchantment. . engrossing and exotic."—Kirkus Reviews
"Henderson's creepy descriptions and exquisite stinginess with information keep the mystery simmering' alongside an affecting, unclichéed story of a family in crisis."—Kirkus Reviews
Lynn Henderson has written several books for children, both picture books and short novels. She lives in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands with her husband, and enjoys spending time with her family. She first started writing children's books for her grandchildren, and now does it for the enjoyment of doing so.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781571316028 |
| ISBN 10 | 1571316027 |
| Title | The Summer of the Bonepile Monster |
| Author | Lynn Henderson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Milkweed Editions |
| Year published | 1995-04-13 |
| Number of pages | 140 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (Grades 4-6) 1999 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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