BONE Volume One: Out from Boneville
by Jeff Smith
Teen Graphic Novels - Main Level - B
One day the three Bone cousins Fone Bone, Phoney Bone, and Smiley Bone are chased out of their home, Boneville, because of Phoney’s shady dealings. Unfortunately they get lost from each other in the Valley. While lost they encounter some interesting characters and fast-paced adventures. Ted is an all-knowing little bug who leads wise Fone Bone to Thorn, a sweet and beautiful teenage girl who promises to help reunite the Bone cousins. She lives with her Grandma Ben, a brave woman who loves to race cows. The Bones also encounter rat creatures who are only interested in destroying the Bones, but luckily the amazing Red Dragon saves the Bones time and time again!
Although the Bone cousins are eventually reunited at the end of the story, there is an ominous threat lingering over the Bones as they get ready for the great cow race. For once again Phoney has tried to make money in a dishonest fashion, and is threatened by the Hooded One—the leader of the rat creatures. One will have to pick up volume two of the Bone series, The Great Cow Race, to find out what happens next in the Bone saga!
Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith is a fun and enjoyable graphic novel. If you have never read this type of literature, this selection may be a good starting point. It is also acceptable for upper elementary students. The illustrations are friendly and true to the characters’ emotions. So if you want to laugh and be a little frightened along the way read about the three Bone cousins in Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith!