Silent to the Bone
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2000

Silent to the Bone

Written by E.L. Konigsburg

A boy must prove his friend innocent of a crime, but silence stands in the way.

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261 pages· 810L
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Connor faces a daunting challenge: his best friend Branwell is accused of harming his baby sister, now in a coma. Branwell's silence leaves him trapped in a juvenile center, unable to defend himself. Connor is determined to uncover the truth and clear Branwell's name. But how can he prove innocence when Branwell won't speak? As Connor delves deeper, he must navigate a web of secrets and lies, racing against time to find the answers that could save his friend. Will he succeed before it's too late?

From the publisher

Speechless Connor is sure his best friend, Branwell, couldn’t have hurt Branwell’s baby half sister, Nikki. 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. Connor is the only one who might be able to break through Branwell’s wall of silence. But how can he prove Branwell didn’t commit the unspeakable act of which he’s accused – when Branwell can’t speak for himself?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
261
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
810L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~S
Scholastic level
V
AR points
7
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
44292
Publication
Published
April 1, 2002
First published
January 1, 2000
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689836022

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