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Bone
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Book Brief
1332
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Valley • Medieval Fantasy World
1991
YA
10-15 years
GN360L
Super Short Summary
Bone by Jeff Smith follows three cousins—Fone, Phoney, and Smiley Bone—who are exiled from Boneville and become entangled in a Tolkienesque war featuring dragons, monsters, and a lost princess, Thorn Harvestar, who seeks to defeat the Lord of the Locusts. Their adventures blend humor, fantasy, and epic battles, shifting from lighthearted to intense as they uncover secrets and fulfill Thorn's destiny.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Humorous
Fantastical
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
91,009 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
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 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.
91,009 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
1332
Graphic Novel/Book • Fiction
Valley • Medieval Fantasy World
1991
YA
10-15 years
GN360L
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