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Bone: Tall Tales

Jeff Smith, Thomas E. Sniegoski
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Bone: Tall Tales

Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 2010

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Jeff Smith, Thomas E. Sniegoski

Bone: Tall Tales

Fiction | Short Story | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

108

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Humor
Setting

Valley • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

GN560L

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Super Short Summary

Bone: Tall Tales by Jeff Smith and Thomas E. Sniegoski is a collection of stories from the world of Bone. It features person-first narratives shared around a campfire, with Smiley Bone and Bartleby recounting adventure tales of the legendary Big Johnson Bone. This compilation expands on the Bone mythology with humor and fantasy elements.

Playful

Humorous

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.5

12,882 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bone: Tall Tales by Jeff Smith and Thomas E. Sniegoski is praised for its whimsical storytelling and engaging illustrations that captivate readers. Fans enjoy the humor and charm, making it a delightful addition to the Bone series. However, some note its episodic nature can disrupt narrative flow, but overall, it's a fun, lighthearted read for fans of the franchise.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bone: Tall Tales?

A reader who enjoys Bone: Tall Tales likely appreciates whimsical fantasy, humor, and adventure, akin to those in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. Fans of graphic novels with rich storytelling, like Art Spiegelman’s Maus, may also find it appealing.

4.5

12,882 ratings

83%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

108

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Humor
Setting

Valley • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

GN560L

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