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Bitter Bones - by Lindsay Puckett (Paperback)

Name: Bitter Bones - by Lindsay Puckett (Paperback)
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Bitter Bones is Holly Black's DOLL BONES meets J.A. White's NIGHTBOOKS, with all the fun and creepiness of K.R. Alexander.Clay knows deep down in his bones that his mother was NOT killed by her dolls.An infamous toy maker, she disappeared eight years ago, sparking rumors of hauntings and creations come to life.But to Clay, his mom is just your average runaway.At least until her cryptic plea for help arrives, one that sends Clay on a twisted investigation exposing creepy, cult-like doll collectors, disturbing online urban legends, and a mysterious figure following Clay's every move only known as the Button-Eyed Man.Clay won't abandon his mom like she did to him--he'll leave no road untaken to bring her back.Even if that road is paved with his own bones.
9-12 Years
7.63" x 5.25" Paperback
288 Pages
Juvenile Fiction, Horror

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Bitter Bones is Holly Black's DOLL BONES meets J.A. White's NIGHTBOOKS, with all the fun and creepiness of K.R. Alexander.

Clay knows deep down in his bones that his mother was NOT killed by her dolls.An infamous toy maker, she disappeared eight years ago, sparking rumors of hauntings and creations come to life.

But to Clay, his mom is just your average runaway.

At least until her cryptic plea for help arrives, one that sends Clay on a twisted investigation exposing creepy, cult-like doll collectors, disturbing online urban legends, and a mysterious figure following Clay's every move only known as the Button-Eyed Man.

Clay won't abandon his mom like she did to him--he'll leave no road untaken to bring her back.

Even if that road is paved with his own bones.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Glass Witch

"An enjoyable festive adventure. A magic filled treat." --Kirkus

Praise for The Odds:

"A rollicking, spooky adventure with a big heart." -- Kirkus

About the Author

Lindsay lives in a tiny apartment in Ohio where there are too many books, just the right amount of pet hair, and never enough house plants. Or peanut butter. She has a Bachelor's in psychology and enjoys creating videos for her YouTube channel where she shares her publication journey and helps other writers along their own. YouTube: Lindsay PuckettInstagram: lindsayjmpTwitter: puckett_lindsay

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.63 Inches (H) x 5.25 Inches (W)

Suggested Age: 9-12 Years

Number of Pages: 288

Genre: Juvenile Fiction

Sub-Genre: Horror

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Format: Paperback

Author: Lindsay Puckett

Language: English

Street Date: September 1, 2026

TCIN: 1007483368

UPC: 9781546131557

Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-8213

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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