tempered by a touch of magic and a resilient, likable protagonist. 'Ventrella's comforting storytelling reveals a magical world where a skeleton can grow and where a family's love for each other can provide healing.' - School Library Journal Kim Ventrella knows when to be playful and when to break your heart.' -Cassie Beasley, New York Times –bestselling author of Circus Mirandus ' Skeleton Tree is a powerful and tender story. 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. When Miren starts to grow sick, Stanly suspects that the skeleton is responsible and does everything in his power to drive the creature away. Skeleton Tree 11.99 Free shipping Skeleton Tree by Kim Ventrella (English) Paperback Book 13.02 Free shipping Skeleton Tree by Ventrella, Kim 5.18 Free shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back.

Mischievous Miren adopts the skeleton as a friend, and soon, the two become inseparable playmates. There's just one person who doesn't find any of this weird-Stanly's little sister. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton. With such a unique find, he's sure to win the grand prize.īut oddly, the bone doesn't appear in any photos.

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. Publisher: Scholastic Inc.A boy grows a skeleton playmate in his backyard in this debut novel about life, hope, death, and friendship. 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.Ĭopyright: 2017 Book Details Book Quality: Publisher Quality Book Size: 208 Pages ISBN-13: 9781338042726 Related ISBNs:

When Miren starts to grow sick, Stanly suspects that the skeleton is responsible and does everything in his power to drive the creature away. With such a unique find, he's sure to win the grand prize.īut, oddly, the bone doesn't appear in any photos.

Skeleton tree by kim ventrella