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A Stir of Bones
A Stir of Bones
Author: Nina Kiriki Hoffman
Susan Backstrom seems to have a charmed life -- but she also has dangerous family secrets. When she hears some kids talking about exploring a nearby haunted house, Susan asks to join them, even though she knows what might happen if she gets caught. The teenagers discover that there is indeed a ghost, and the house itself is a living, supernatura...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780142403617
ISBN-10: 014240361X
Publication Date: 6/2/2005
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Young Adult
Rating:
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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4.4 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: Puffin
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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karensmonsters avatar reviewed A Stir of Bones on + 4 more book reviews
Surprising depth to this book. While it was definitely a young adult book (I read it in only a few hours), I was really happy to see it not tied up in too neat of a bow at the end. The subject matter (abuse) was approached with a lot of subtlety and I love the way that magic interacts with the rest of the world in this book.
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I've loved everything I've read by this author. Fistful of Sky is one of my favorite books for the conviction of its magic. This one, though less complicated emotionally, is compelling.
FeliciaJ avatar reviewed A Stir of Bones on + 136 more book reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed this unusual ghost story. Hoffman skillfully contrasted the elements of a haunting tale - a decaying old house, a resident ghost, strange rituals in the attic - with the real-life perils of a child growing up in an abusive home. My heart ached for Susan throughout the book, as she slowly learned to trust others and to hold onto her authentic self, despite her father's attempts to mold her into his perfect "Princess."


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