Skeleton Tree

By Kim Ventrella

A mysterious skeleton only children see may hold the key to a sister's illness.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Stanly discovers a bone in his yard that grows into a skeleton visible only to children. His sister, Miren, befriends it, but as her health declines, Stanly fears the skeleton's influence. Torn between protecting Miren and respecting her bond with the skeleton, Stanly must unravel the truth behind this eerie connection. Can he save his sister without losing her newfound friend, or will the skeleton's secrets change everything he believes about life and love?

From the publisher

A staggering debut that will forever change the way you think about life, hope, death . . . and the power of friendship to transcend them all.Twelve-year-old Stanly knows the bone growing in his yard is a little weird, but that’s okay, because now he’ll have the perfect photo to submit to the Young Discoverer’s Competition. With such a unique find, he’s sure to win the grand prize.But, oddly, the bone doesn’t appear in any photos. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton . . . one that only children can see. There’s just one person who doesn’t find any of this weird–Stanly’s little sister. Mischievous Miren adopts the skeleton as a friend, and soon, the two become inseparable playmates. When Miren starts to grow sick, Stanly suspects that the skeleton is responsible and does everything in his power to drive the creature away. However, Miren is desperate not to lose her friend, forcing Stanly to question everything he’s ever believed about life, love, and the mysterious forces that connect us.

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