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Silent to the Bone by E.L. Konigsburg

Silent to the Bone

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E.L. Konigsburg

Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Ebook · July 12, 2011

Connor is sure his best friend, Branwell, couldn't have hurt Branwell's baby half sister, Nikki.

YA MysteriesAbuse & Trauma for TeensYA Sibling Stories
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Who it’s for
A tense story of loyalty and suspicion, with the truth caught behind one boy’s silence.
Themes
Friendship, Accusation and innocence, Communication barriers
Genres
YA Mysteries, YA Sibling Stories, Abuse & Trauma for Teens

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About this book

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?

Silence Under Pressure

A tense story of loyalty and suspicion, with the truth caught behind one boy’s silence.

Come here for

  • A friendship tested by a terrible accusation
  • The ache of wanting to speak for someone who cannot

Expect

  • A sustained mystery shaped by silence and uncertainty
  • Emotional tension rooted in loyalty and doubt

Where it sits

YA Mysteries89%
YA Sibling Stories74%
Abuse & Trauma for Teens19%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • YA Sibling Stories
  • YA Blended Family Stories
  • Abuse & Trauma for Teens
Authors
E.L. Konigsburg
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
July 12, 2011
Format
Ebook
Theme
Friendship · Accusation and innocence · Communication barriers
Reading lane
YA Sibling Stories