Numbering all the Bones
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Book Brief
176
Novel • Fiction
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Children`s Literature•
Life-Inspired FictionGeorgia • 1860s
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Death•
Siblings•
US History•
Military & War2002
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Middle grade
10-14 years
670L
Super Short Summary
Numbering All the Bones by Ann Rinaldi follows Eulinda, a formerly enslaved girl living near Andersonville Confederate Prison in the mid-1860s. As the Civil War ends, she witnesses the prison's horrific conditions and grapples with her family's struggles, including her brother's disappearance. Eulinda ultimately works with Clara Barton to properly honor the soldiers who died at Andersonville. The book discusses slavery, racism, and death.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ann Rinaldi's Numbering all the Bones receives praise for its compelling historical context and well-researched depiction of the Civil War era. Critics appreciate the strong, relatable protagonist and the emotional depth. However, some find the pacing uneven and the secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it offers a poignant, educational read.
Who Should Read Numbering all the Bones?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction about the Civil War and young protagonists' personal growth will appreciate Ann Rinaldi's Numbering All the Bones. Fans of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor or Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson will find this book compelling and educational.
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The owner of Pond Bluff plantation, Hampton is a wealthy man preoccupied with the challenges presented by the Civil War and his family's future.
Hampton's second wife, Mistis is a cunning and ambitious woman with a calculating outlook on the war and the people around her.
A historical figure featured in the story, Clara is a prominent social figure known for her fearless, compassionate work at Andersonville prison, striving to give dignity to the deceased soldiers.
176
Novel • Fiction
•
Children`s Literature•
Life-Inspired FictionGeorgia • 1860s
•
Death•
Siblings•
US History•
Military & War2002
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Middle grade
10-14 years
670L
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