Skeleton Man - Hardcover

Bruchac, Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060290757 ISBN 13: 9780060290757

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2001

Synopsis

After her parents disappear and she is turned over to the care of a strange "great-uncle," Molly must rely on her dreams about an old Mohawk story for her safety and maybe even for her life.

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Review:

"The legend is chilling--and the terror builds on every page. This book gave ME nightmares!"--R. L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebumps and Fear Street series

★ "An incredibly scary story that will make hearts beat and brows sweat."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"Bruchac vigorously cranks up the suspense, and pits a ghastly creature against a resourceful young heroine who draws both on courage and cultural tradition. A natural for under-the-blanket reading."--Kirkus

"Bruchac gives full play to his talent for the creepy, and the introduction of bits of American Indian lore and story are smoothly and capably integrated. Reluctant as well as eager readers will relish this fast-paced supernatural chase."--Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books

"Although it's steeped in Mohawk lore and tradition, Bruchac's story is contemporary both in its setting and its celebration of the enduring strength and courage of Native American women."--ALA Booklist

"The mix of traditional and contemporary cultural references adds to the story's haunting appeal, and the quick pace and suspence will likely hold the interest of young readers."--Publishers Weekly

From the Back Cover:

Trust your dreams. Both my parents said that. That's our old way, our Mohawk way. The way of our ancestors. Trust the little voice that speaks to you. That is your speaking. But when those feelings, those dreams, those voices are so confusing, what do you do then?
"Help," I whisper. "Help."
I'm not sure who I'm talking to when I
say that, but I hope they're listening.

Ever since Molly woke up one morning and discovered that her parents vanished, she has had to depend on herself to survive
-- and find the reason for their disappearance.

Social Services has turned her over to the care of a great-uncle, a mysterious man Molly has never met before. Then Molly starts having dreams about the Skeleton Man from a spooky old Mohawk tale her father used to tell her...dreams that are trying to tell her something...dreams that might save her, if only she can understand them.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0060290757
• ISBN 13: 9780060290757
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114