Take her! //-->. A woman's voice [heard more clearly]: TELL THEM. It was a long time ago that I read this book. This book was a bit darker than I thought it would be. I would not be pleased to see my 10-yr-old reading it. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. But how can he prove Branwell didn't commit the unspeakable act of which he's accused - when Branwell can't speak for himself?" This book features both a badly injured baby and an au pair, who is inappropriately sexual toward a young teen. He dropped her, I tell you. I was impressed by how this book hooks you in and manages to keep you entertained throughout. If you chose to provide an email address, it will only be used to contact you about your comment. What made Branwell feel different after Columbus Day? Unfortunately, none of the key elements -- the characters, the emotions, the psychology -- ring true. He spoke to me because even before I knew the details, I believed in him. With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. I enjoyed reading this, but it was really obvious to me where the story was going and I had a hard time believing a kids investigation would go so smoothly. I will say that some 13 year olds might have some difficulty with the serious subject matter, and some younger adolescents might be more mature and able to handle it. Branwell's immediate family now includes step-mother Tina Nguyen and half-sister Nicole or Nikki, a baby. It also hints me with foreshadowing, to make me think that Branwell is paralyzed because of something might that might of happened. He hadn't. The latest from Newbery Medalist Konigsburg--a taut novel with the momentum of a detective story--never . There was a problem loading your book clubs. This has always been a book Ive been interested in for some reason. I believe this was a YA book, and though the subject of the book was a bit heavy for the younger audience, the story was told in a compelling and compassionate way. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. It was thereor, I guess you could say not thereon the tape of the 911 call.. Basil E. Konigsburg delivers a witty, fast-paced story of two likable, headstrong children, who encounter the ghost of an old actress. Many images and gifs illustrate the book's content, but can slow down the site. on the Internet. The parents' guide to what's in this book. [then just before the connection is broken] For God's sake, Branwell, MOVE. Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2013. Wed.Nov.25-2:45 pm was when the 911 call happened (to report attempt murder upon Nikki). (Oct.), "This middle-grade novel combines a plot loosely based on a real case with a taut psychological mystery. SPOILERS AHEAD: I first read this book when I was in middle school, at about the age I am recommending. For years after his mother's death, Vivian was his and Nikki's babysitter. In the story, he is accused of dropping his baby half-sister, Nikki. Branwell's guilt and the struggle he endures wishing his sister gets better as well as knowing the truth similarly makes the reader automatically like him. He not only had less time for me, he also had less to say to me, which, in terms of our friendship, was pretty much the same thing. Suburban New Jerseyite Chloe is spending the summer in Florida with her aunt, In the first of these two works by a consummately witty writer, a suburban kid who wants to be a detective teams up with a lonely bride; in the second, a famous but dead actress sends two social, HWith this impeccably crafted novel two-time Newbery Medalist Konigsburg (The View from Saturday) again demonstrates her keen insight into the needs and tastes of a middle-grade audience. It has a long O sound, and a silent E.Yes, the O is a long O sound (oh) and the E is silent. -- prevail. Konigsburg's crisply drawn tale crackles on the page as narrated by Connor. The au pair Vivian, having completed Branwell's 9-1-1 call, asserts that Branwell must have dropped Nikki. It was Wednesday, November 25, 2:43 P.M., Eastern Standard Time. Calling to Vivian was the last that Branwell had spoken. Dr. Zamborska, Branwell's father, asked me to visit him at the Behavioral Center and see if I could get him to talk. Silent to the Bone is a definete miss. Analog Audio Cassette - 978-0-8072-8740-8, Hardcover - 271 pages - 978-0-7862-3169-0, Hardcover - 272 pages - 978-0-689-83601-5, Mass Market Paperbound - 272 pages - 978-0-689-86715-6, Open Ebook - 272 pages - 978-1-4424-3973-3, Paperback - 272 pages - 978-0-689-83602-2, Paperback - 272 pages - 978-0-689-87123-8, Prebound-Glued - 272 pages - 978-0-613-45102-4, Prebound-Glued - 261 pages - 978-0-7569-1088-4, Prebound-Other - 261 pages - 978-0-613-73424-0, The latest from Newbery Medalist Konigsburg--a taut novel with the momentum of a detective story--never catches fire in this ultimately disappointing audio adaptation. Dr. Z probably figured that if anyone could get Bran to talk, it would be me. This story is about Branwell, a 13 year old boy whose infant half-sister, Nikki, is in a coma after a suspicious injury for which he's been blamed. Had he started to shave? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. SILENCE. Intriguing, history-minded mystery with a modern twist. Male Voice: Help is on the way, ma'am. For something that seems so mysterious and important, the story was obvious. Your privacy is important to us. In 1968, was named a Newbery Honor Book. Lotu Tii Search the history of over 804 billion [then louder] Please come to the phone. Then six weeks passed the six weeks between Columbus Day and that 911 call and I still had not caught the moodiness that was deepening in my friend. When she came into the nursery, she saw Branwell shaking Nikki, trying to get her to wake up. Zombielike, he slowly, slowly, slowly shook his head once, twice, three times. But how can he prove Branwell didn't commit the unspeakable act of which he's accused when Branwell can't speak for himself? : It is called a "silent disease" because people who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks usually a bone in the hip, spine, or wrist. There I would empty my pockets and, when I had my backpack with me, I would have to open it as well. She has also written and illustrated three picture books: Samuel Todd's Book of Great Colors, Samuel Todd's Book of Great Inventions, and Amy Elizabeth Explores Bloomingdale's. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Silent_to_the_Bone&oldid=1144109221, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 March 2023, at 21:58. Basil E. Frankweiler ), who featured her grandson, Samuel Todd, in two prior picture books, here names her heroine after her, This Newbery winner's second picture book, after Samuel Todd's Book of Great Colors , again centers on her oldest grandchild. document.write("