Bone by Bone by Bone
| By: | Tony Johnston |
| Publisher: | Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781596431133 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781626727373 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK in 1950s Tennessee. Tony Johnston draws on her own childhood memories to limn a portrait of a sensitive and compassionate boy fighting for a friendship his father forbids.
David's daddy is determined that his son will grow up to be a doctor like himself. David studies the human bones, and secretly teaches them in turn to his black friend, Malcolm. In a rage, Dr. Church forbids Malcolm to ever enter their home--and threatens to kill him if he does. David tries to change his daddy's mind. but when Malcolm crosses the line, Dr. Church grabs his shotgun.