Once again, E.L. Koningsburg has pulled off a thoroughly astounding book. The whole book is about a task assigned to Connor involving his very best friend, Branwell Zamborska. In the end, this mission proves to be much more difficult than it first sounded. After being accused of dropping his baby half sister, Nikki, Bran suddenly stops talking. He is sent to a Behavioral Center where Connor visits him every single day...
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E.L. Konigsburg's Silent to the Bone is an excellent choice for the young, but mature reader. The story of Branwell's silence following an incident in his home keeps the reader in suspense. Branwell's friend is the only person who may be able to help him break his silence. He attempts this by understanding that this silence is a sure way of communication. And sees it as so. The characters are very well developed and the...
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Silent to the Bone is an amazing children's book. Only E.L. Konigsburg could have written it because almost no other author has such an understanding of young people. No other author could have given the reader such insight to the character's lives. Silent to the Bone is mostly about these insights. The plot follows Connor and Branwell, two thirteen-year-olds. Branwell has been accused of shaking and dropping the baby, but...
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E.L. Konigsburg's writing has been migrating in style and subject matter; her latest work. Silent to the Bone, is ample proof of that. It's also proof that she can write anything she wants to. It is an excellent and intense book that explores family, friendship, love, and lies with Konigsburg's accustomed skill and intelligence.The main character and narrator is Connor. Branwell, Connor's best friend, has been accused of...
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