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Bone Talk

by Candy Gourlay
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Bone Talk
Bone Talk
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Poised on the verge of manhood and becoming a warrior, Samkad’s life is interrupted by the arrival of a stranger in his Philippine village—and news of a coming war!

Good For:
Learning About Philippine Culture and History, Exciting Coming-of-Age Story, Talking Honestly About the Violence and Displacement of War

Topics and Themes:
Philippines, Initiation Rites, Warriorship, Traditional Gender Roles, Friends and Strangers, Philippine-American War
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The Philippines, 100 years ago. A boy called Samkad wants to become a man. He is desperate to be given his own shield, spear, and axe. His best friend, Luki, wants to be a warrior too—but she is a girl, and that is forbidden. Then a new boy arrives in the village, and everything changes. He brings news that a people called “Americans” are bringing war right to Samkad’s home.
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Product Details

    • Grades: 6 - 9
    • Ages: 11 - 14
  • Product Type: Book
  • Page Count: 272 pages
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4" x 7 5/8"
  • Language: English
  • ISBN 13: 978-1-338-62022-1