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Bone Comics

August 11, 2008 by Jennifer

I wrote a while ago about the importance of including “fun books” in a child’s library. For strong readers, it helps keep their interest in reading when so many things begin to compete for their love.

When Scholastic asked me to take a look at the new Bone comic book series, I was definitely interested. They fall into this “fun book” category for booklovers, and can be enticing for reluctant readers, or those for whom reading can be frustrating. My daughter Amanda (who is almost 10) has enjoyed the graphic novels that are designed for younger readers as a break from her wordier novels.

But I was also a bit wary. Comic books and the more updated, thicker graphic novels are often aimed at much older readers (teens and adults), and so a cartoonish look can be deceptive. To me, they can just convey something of a more mature attitude, even if they aren’t meant to. For that reason, I had to look into the graphic novels Amanda wanted to read and verify, “Yes, they are fine. And fun. Go ahead and enjoy them.”

Unlike the pink and girly Babymouse and Babysitters Club graphix that she’s been enjoying, Bone looks more boyish (however, that didn’t stop her from reading the copy of Out from Boneville that I received for review and telling me that she wanted to read another in the series). There are eight volumes out so far (and they have all received fabulous reviews on amazon).

Bone is a sort of white amorphous creature (even others in the story don’t know what he is). He is kicked out of town for a business deal that went sour, gets separated from his cousins, and finds a lovely lady to help him try to get back to Boneville after being breathed on by a dragon.

Yeah, the plot is hard to describe. In fact, when I asked Amanda how she would describe it, she said, “It’s good. Funny.”

“But what happens?” I asked her, hoping for a good two-line summary.

“I don’t know. Nothing really.”

In spite of the lack of a plot that can be summed up in a sentence or two, this is a neat series. If your child likes to read the Sunday morning comics, he or she will enjoy this. It is written very much like a comic strip–short scenes, block type, shadowy drawings–it’s all there. Also like the Sunday comics, there is a bit of material that is not suitable for younger eyes (or goes right over their heads). That’s for you to decide. I would recommend it for ages 10 and up, because of some more mature content: an OMG or two, a character who smokes cigars, a bar setting, and a little romance.

Another compelling reason to hand this over (especially to your reluctant reader) is that Bone is a reader! He carries comic books around with him, but also discusses his love of Moby Dick with one of the characters. I think that this was an intentional insertion to try to encourage additional reading. I love that.

FIVE of you can try out this series yourself:

One grand prize winner will receive the first three books in the series, a 12 inch plush character and a Bone action figure.

Four runners up will receive volume one: Out from Boneville

Leave a comment here if you’d like to win. I’ll post the winners on August 27.

Filed Under: High School, Jennifer, Middle Grade Chapter Books

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Comments

  1. Joy Venters says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:32 am

    sounds really interesting

  2. Jay French says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:59 am

    I think both kids would love it.

  3. Robert R says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:59 am

    my boys would love this!

  4. Samantha Pruitt says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:31 am

    thanks for the great giveaway!

  5. Gianna says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:28 am

    Please enter me 🙂

  6. kathleen Yohanna says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:12 am

    These look like interesting book. I would love to win a copy for my God-child.

  7. Sylvia Porter says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:09 am

    i’d love this!

  8. Kelly says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:54 am

    My sister is a teacher. I would love to be able to donate these to her class.

  9. kathy pease says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:08 am

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY 🙂

  10. Jeanine Price says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:39 am

    Sounds like fun! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  11. Jennifer Barr says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:45 am

    I’ve never heard of Bone comics. Would love to win 🙂

  12. Kathy Conley says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Sounds like a fun series!

  13. Joan B says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:39 am

    I would love to win this for my grandson.
    Thanks for the opportunity.

  14. Carissa D. says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:41 am

    Sounds like a great series. Thanks for the giveaway.

  15. Veronica Garrett says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:50 am

    My granddaughter would enjoy these.

  16. Desiree says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:03 am

    This would be nice for my granddaughter 😉

  17. CHERYL A FRANCISCO says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:04 pm

    Posting for entry please 🙂
    [email protected]

  18. Janet says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    My grandchildren would like this.:)

  19. Susanne Troop says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:19 pm

    My kids would be thrilled!

  20. Suanne Giddings says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:22 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this fun giveaway!

  21. Ann says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:37 pm

    I’d like to win this sweepstakes cause I think my nephews would love these books.

  22. Lily Kwan says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  23. Jennifer Schroeder says

    August 26, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    My son loves to look at comic books! He would get such a kick out of this! Thank you so much for the great contest!

  24. Sarah Cook says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    Ooh, this looks awesome. Thanks for the opportunity!

  25. DL Stephens says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    Would like to win for the kids. Thanks for the contest!

  26. loki says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Sounds like something my kids would like, they love to read the comics!

  27. Judy Y says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    I would love to win this for my daughter.

  28. SECAVEN says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    my daughter has many, many books. she loves to read & is always looking forward to getting new ones. sounds like a great series for her.

  29. lisa anne mcginley says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    AWSOME CONTEST MY 10 YEAR OLD KYLE LOVES THE BONE BOOKS HE LOVES TO READ WE GO TO THE BOOKSTORE SCHOOL LIBRARY AND THE PUBLIC LIBRARY LOOKING FOR THE BONE BOOKSANYTHING TO GET HIM TO READ
    THANK YOU ,KYLES MOM

  30. Beverly Metcalf says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:51 pm

    This looks like a cute book! Thanks for having the contest!

  31. Delores says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    please enter me!!

  32. romero says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    would love to be entered.

  33. ruth says

    August 26, 2008 at 9:58 pm

    this will be great for my grandson

  34. pamela m says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:00 pm

    good contest

  35. Paula McClement says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    This would be perfect for my grandsons. Count me in!

  36. Timothy Sternberg says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:30 pm

    I have been wondering about these books for awhile.

  37. Emilie says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:31 pm

    This looks like such a cool set. My son would love it! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  38. Heather C says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    Well, this looks interesting! The plush, however, kinda freaks me out. 🙂

  39. Michaela R. says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    Holy crap those are too cute!

  40. Caryn Bailey says

    August 27, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Count me in please!

  41. Debbie says

    August 27, 2008 at 1:43 am

    LOVE the bone comics. Would love to win these for my son.

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