Reading the Bones - (Peggy Henderson Adventure) by Gina McMurchy-Barber (Paperback)
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- When Peggy, 12, discovers a human skull in her backyard, she comes to know the ancient Coast Salish storyteller in a way few others can by reading the bones.
- 9-12 Years
- 8.31" x 5.78" Paperback
- 152 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Series Name: Peggy Henderson Adventure
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When Peggy, 12, discovers a human skull in her backyard, she comes to know the ancient Coast Salish storyteller in a way few others can by reading the bones.
Book Synopsis
When Peggy, 12, discovers a human skull in her backyard, she comes to know the ancient Coast Salish storyteller in a way few others can by reading the bones.
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... it is an interesting read and certainly presents some of the enigmatic allure of archaeology in enticing terms.
It's an entertaining read that also manages - in its story twists relating to the potential fate of precious artifacts - to nudge the reader subtly towards an understanding of the importance of modern cultural resource management.
Reading the Bones is an excellent story that shows the importance of the past to the present, but also the importance of learning who you are. Recommended.
I think kids should read this book because it is quick, easy-to-read, fun and interesting I enjoyed the variety of personalities in the characters. The pictures that I envisioned were vivid, there was lots of details given. The conclusion left me satisfied and it seemed original.
... centers its fascinating - and informative - plot on a middle-schooler who uncovers a human skull in her backyard. With help from an archaeologist, she learns her town was built on top of a 5,000 year-old fishing village.
About the Author
Gina McMurchy-Barber was the recipient of the 2004 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Prior to teaching, she majored in archaeologist at Simon Fraser University, studied orangutans in Borneo's jungles with Dr. Birute Galdikas, and led backpack tours to Asia and South America. She lives in Surrey, British Columbia.
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