And then when he called 911, the police man said Hello like 5 times and then anyone there and the mother said tell him what happened, hurry, we need the ambulance fast. , Paperback E. L. Konigsburg Mystery 2000 Save Rate book Parents say age 12+ Based on 10 reviews Kids say age 11+ Based on 24 reviews Read or buy Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. web pages It's the baby. Unfortunately, none of the key elements -- the characters, the emotions, the psychology -- ring true. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. "This middle-grade novel combines a plot loosely based on a real case with a taut psychological mystery . The persistence to get him to talk and make him feel better makes Connor so likable as a character. he talks to the operator when he is first reporting to send Nikki an ambulance after she is found unconcious. The story follows 13-year-old Connor as he attempts to uncover the secret about why his best friend Branwell . His grandparents live in Naples, Florida. In 1968, Choose Expedited Shipping at checkout for delivery by, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Please try your request again later. Once inside the trauma center at Clarion County Hospital, Nikki was put on a respirator and wrapped in blankets. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. What happened? And: Was there anything he wanted to tell me? on December 1, 2011, There are no reviews yet. What is the nature of your emergency? Search the history of over 804 billion He had not uttered a sound since dialing 911. After completing her degree at Carnegie Mellon University, Ms. Konigsburg did graduate work in organic chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. I guessed the smudges were to keep him from seeing out, just as his silence was to keep him from speaking out. We speak openly about sex, reproduction,love, physical and sexual abuse, which all take place in this book. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. On Wednesday, November 25th. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. I knew that Branwell did not hurt that baby. He knows that Branwell needs him, and he visits him daily. : "": All Right Reserved. In 2000 she wrote Silent to the Bone, which was named a New York Times Notable Book and an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, among many other honors. We had both turned thirteen within three weeks of each other, and at first I wondered if he was entering a new phase of development three weeks ahead of me. It was Wednesday, November 25, 2:43 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Even before I read, this one managed to catch my attention. I am Connor, Connor Kane, and except for the past six weeks or so Branwell and I had always been best friends. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. As such, reviews cover both the plot and quality of the title, as well as the quality of the audiobook narration. British Accent: 198 Tower Hill Road. This was a pure pleasure to read. I don't like such adult subject matter being discussed in a young adult book. Focusing on teen/YA literature, Teenink reviews are user-submitted by teen readers, and as such tend to vary significantly in style and quality. , Lexile measure It was a little long winded for the outcome being something I mostly suspected all along. This book is no exception. This book is brilliantly written. This will have you guessing what will happen next causing to not want to release the the book from your hands. Bran has lapsed into silence, unable to speak, and has been placed in an institution while prosecutors ready a case against him. What age is the book best for? Listening Library, $25 (0pp) ISBN 978--8072-6165-1. Silent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg, Paperback | Barnes & Noble Home Kids' Books Add to Wishlist Seasonal Favorites Only $9.99 with Purchase of Any Kids' Book Kids' Club Eligible Silent to the Bone by E. L. Konigsburg 4.6 (16) Paperback (Reprint) $8.99 Paperback $8.99 eBook $7.99 View All Available Formats & Editions Families can talk about mature material in books for kids and teens. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. ", An incredibly well written book, it drew me in very quickly, as I really wanted to know what had happenedbut as it went on , I realized that it was probably leading where it did eventually leadto modern immorality causing havoc in people's lives. The Zamborskas live on Tower Hill near the Kanes. After talking to a friend on the phone, she had started to read and must have dozed off. Silent to the Bone, is ample proof of that. And the adults in the story, save Margaret, are just detestable. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This page works best with JavaScript. This was not the Branwell I knew, and yet, strangely, it was. , ISBN-13 I wouldn't want my tween/teen boys reading this book, it is graphic enough, and they don't need ANY additional influence of that, (although it is probably somewhat milder by today's standards, but I don't approve of today's "standards"! If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Something happened on Wednesday 25th November to cause Branwell. I read this when I was 10 or younger and I think I was way too young for some of the events that happened. His sister Nikki is in a coma, and the au pair (the icky Vivian) explains that Bran shook and then dropped her. Great book for discussion with older kids, Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2001. But Nikki lies in a coma, and Branwell is in a juvenile behavioral center, suspected of a horrible crime and unable to utter the words to tell what really happened. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century. Margaret Kane, 27, is Connor's half-sister who runs a computer consulting business. My English teacher did a book talk on it and it's what made me want to read, Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2014. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This book features both a badly injured baby and an au pair, who is inappropriately sexual toward a young teen. I was impressed by how this book hooks you in and manages to keep you entertained throughout. Something went wrong. : "Call your mother and tell her you're having dinner at the Evil Empire," she says to him one evening. But from what I remember, this book dealt with abuse of children (and I think it involved sexual abuse) and that of children being accused of abuse in a graphic sense. He loved words. Friendship: the state of being a friend; association as friends. The themes and nuances of this book are woven together incredibly in a coming-of-age story that not once feels cliche. Konigsburg's crisply drawn tale crackles on the page as narrated by Connor. 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. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Bran is blamed for his sisters injury and is placed in a juvenile facility while an investigation is happening outside. Her mom has cancer. . ""A vivid portrait of a, Simple paintings introduce a spectrum of colors in the first title; in the other, Samuel makes astute observations about the genius of Velcro, backpacks, training wheels and more. Preacher's daughter, military boyfriend, small town sheriff. Something was wrong with the baby. A woman's voice [still in the background, but louder now]: Tell them. When his infant half sister Nikki appears unconscious, 13-year-old Branwell Zamborska rushes to call for help. There is nothing he can do now but testing their friendship and getting the information Branwell needs to talk. Almost thirty years later she won the Newbery Medal once again for The View From Saturday. I am not one for censorship but the subject material is not age appropriate for 12-13 year olds. Copyright FreeBookNotes.com 2014-2023. How are her protagonists similar? Basil E. Frankweiler, Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth. , Grade level Connor's best friend Branwell Zamborska is struck dumb and taken to the Juvenile Behavioral Center when his infant sister Nicole suffers a head injury and slips into a coma. While Nikki lies in a coma at the hospital, Branwell is sent to a facility for troubled youths. ISBN. Basil E. Frankweiler, The Adoration of Jenna Fox: The Jenna Fox Chronicles, Book 1. Silent to the Bone by, E.L. Konigsburg, tells the story of courage, faith, and above all friendship. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Provides short user-submitted reviews, synopses, abstracts, and summaries created by the Shvoong online community. While the basis for the story is disturbing, it is also "current events". Depending on the study guide provider (SparkNotes, Shmoop, etc. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. I have never heard of anyone named Branwell before. E.L. Konigsburg is the only author to have won the Newbery Medal and a Newbery Honor in the same year. Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2013, There were some parts that were a bit slow ,but otherwise really good. Connor Kane, 13, is the son of Roderick Kane and his second wife. It is an excellent and intense book that explores family, friendship, love, and lies with Konigsburg's accustomed skill and intelligence. Bittersweet romance. Connor communicates with Bran through note cards and they work to find out what has really happened and clear his name. : ANd then the police decided since he had dropped his little sister, he should be responsible because he's old enough, but he wasn't old enough to go to jail. The author inlays the story with tantalizing facts and peoples it with her hallmark idiosyncratic characters and joins every element seamlessly," said PW's Best Books citation. Silent to the Bone is a first-person narrative by Connor Kane, a 13-year-old boy. Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2000. You can help us help kids by "I don't think there is any feeling I like more than the one that someone is glad to see me. Neither Connor (who tells the story) nor Bran are credible young teens; they don't talk -- or, more importantly, think -- like kids at all. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. The Genre: juvenile fiction Show full text On that day and for all the days that followed when he made no sound, my friend Branwell was screaming on the inside. Basil E. Konigsburg delivers a witty, fast-paced story of two likable, headstrong children, who encounter the ghost of an old actress. He dropped her, I tell you. 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. His probation, Via a white and Chinese American teens poetic narration, Gilbert (When We Were Infinite) delivers a binge-worthy drama starring a flawed, richly characterized family of TV, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. With an OverDrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for at-a-glance information about availability. Take her! I found the family relationships thought provoking and real, and a great way to open up a "comparative" discussion about relationships in our own extended family. "Talk was like the vitamins of our friendship: Large daily doses kept it healthy.". This line makes me want to keep reading because it forces me to want to understand how they are communicating without talking. "border='0' width='31' height='31'><\/a>") Read Any Book - Online Library - Read Free Books Online,