![]() ![]() Praise for Bone Talk in the UK"One of the standout titles of the year." - Clare Zinkin, The Independent"Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset." - Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian "Books of the Month""A powerful, complex and fascinating coming-of-age novel." - Citation, Costa Book Award"This is a book that takes the reader on a memorable journey and stays in the mind for a long time." Citation, Carnegie Medal Shortlist"Opens our minds to a little-known corner of history through Samkad's authentic, transfixing voice. It also shows us what can happen when these are taken away from us." Endorsed by Amnesty International: "Amnesty International endorses Bone Talk because it upholds many human rights, including our rights to life, to equality, to have a religion, to enjoy our own culture. ![]() and weird-looking men called Americans who bring war and death.Set during the U.S. And he knows that he will grow up to become a warrior like his dad, with his own shield, spear and axe.His best friend is Little Luki and she too wants to become a warrior - though there's little chance of that because she is just a girl.Then strangers arrive: a boy with many languages in his throat. ![]() He knows who his friends and his enemies are. Ten year old Samkad thinks he knows everything about the world. Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal (UK)Shortlisted for the Costa Prize (UK) Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week The Guardian Book of the Month The Times Books of the Year"Hotly Anticipated Historical Fiction for Young Adults" .uk ![]()
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