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Silent To The Bone

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000

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E. L. Konigsburg

Silent To The Bone

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

261

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Publisher

Aladdin

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In Silent To The Bone by E. L. Konigsburg, a young person named Branwell Zamborska becomes nonverbal following a distressing incident involving their baby sister, resulting in a coma. Branwell's friend, Connor, becomes determined to communicate with Branwell through a series of note exchanges, unraveling the mystery of what transpired that day.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Silent To The Bone by E. L. Konigsburg is praised for its complex characters and engaging mystery. Readers appreciate its exploration of communication and friendship. However, some find the pacing slow and the narrative slightly predictable. Despite this, the book's depth in addressing serious themes resonates well with its audience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Silent To The Bone?

A reader who enjoys Silent To The Bone by E. L. Konigsburg likely appreciates mystery, psychological depth, and character-driven stories. Fans of The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin or Holes by Louis Sachar would find similar intrigue and complexity. Ideal for young adults intrigued by keen observations of human behavior.

Character List

Connor Kane

A 13-year-old boy who is the best friend of Branwell and serves as the narrator, Connor uses his intelligence and perseverance to communicate with Branwell and uncover the truth behind a mysterious incident.

At 13 years old, Branwell is put in a detention center after a serious incident with his half-sister, Nikki, and communicates silently with his friend Connor to divulge his side of the story.

Connor's much older half-sister, Margaret is a computer consultant who assists Connor with wisdom and resources to solve the mystery surrounding Branwell's case.

The family's au pair who presents herself as a sophisticated young woman and is centrally involved in the events surrounding Branwell's detention.

A pizza delivery man with a tough appearance, Morris holds essential information about the events leading to Branwell's arrest and gradually assists Connor and Margaret in their investigation.

Book Details
Pages

261

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Publisher

Aladdin

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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