A boy grows a skeleton playmate in his backyard in this debut novel about life, hope, death, and friendship. Twelve-year-old Stanly knows the bone growing in his yard is a little weird, but thatâs okay, because now heâll have the perfect photo to submit to the Young Discovererâs Competition. With such a unique find, heâs sure to win the grand prize. But oddly, the bone doesnât appear in any photos. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton . . . one that only children can see. Thereâs just one person who doesn't find any of this weirdâStanlyâs 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 heâs ever believed about life, love, and the mysterious forces that connect us. Praise for Skeleton Tree âSkeleton Tree is a powerful and tender story. Kim Ventrella knows when to be playful and when to break your heart.â âCassie Beasley, New York Timesâbestselling author of Circus Mirandus âVentrellaâs comforting storytelling reveals a magical world where a skeleton can grow and where a family's love for each other can provide healing.â âSchool Library Journal â[An] emotional roller coaster . . . tempered by a touch of magic and a resilient, likable protagonist.â âKirkus Reviews âQuietly powerful; dark yet whimsical.â âBooklist
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