Dubbed “Moonface” by the town bullies, the Rude brothers, for his tendencies to get lost in his head, he’s endearing in an awkward way. Despite its genre, Bone Gap is more than a novel for teens because it focuses on an issue that affects us all: what happens when a loved one leaves?įinn O’Sullivan is a seventeen year old boy left to live with the guilt of witnessing the kidnapping of one of his best friends, Roza. In this YA novel she bridges the gap between reality and the magical by adapting a myth older than history itself. I would be more likely to recommend it to a good reader.In her newest book, Bone Gap, National Book Award winner, Laura Ruby, does right by magical realism. Recommendations for library or classroom use: I would recommend this to both male and female teens, especially teens that like fantasy. A powerful novel.-Nina Sachs, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, MEĬitation for book review: Sachs, N. Evil happens, embodied in a timeless, nameless horror that survives on the mere idea of beauty. Heroism isn’t born of muscle, competence, and desire, but of the ability to look beyond the surface and embrace otherworldliness and kindred spirits. In this world, the evidence of one’s senses counts for little appearances, even less. The author defies readers’ expectations at every turn.

He is also unsure whether she left by force or choice. When she disappears, only Finn witnesses her abduction and he is unable to describe her captor. Along comes Rosza, a beautiful and damaged young woman, fleeing from some unknown evil.

Finn is a pretty boy whose otherworldly goofiness has earned him the nicknames Spaceman, Sidetrack, and Moonface. Sean is the classic hero: strong, silent, great at everything he does. We start with a boy named Finn and his brother, Sean. Bone Gap does just this, to superb effect. Gr 10 Up- It is a rare book that sits comfortably on the shelf with the works of Twain, McCullers, Conroy, Stephen King, and D’Aulaires’ Greek Myths-rarer still that a novel combines elements of these authors together. He did a good job.Ĭitation for audio book: Ruby, L. “There will be boys who will tell you you’re beautiful, but only a few will see you” (N.P.).Īudio review: This book was read by Dan Bittner. It is the story of how beauty and love can both help and hurt you. I just thought this book was beautifully written.

I am a big fan of magical realism and I would say that this book was in between magical realism and fantasy. Finn sees Roza being kidnapped but the entire town believes she left.

A girl named Roza comes to live with them. My summary of the plot: Two brothers, Sean and Finn live in a strange small town called Bone Gap.

Bone gap by laura ruby