Bone, Vol. 9: Crown of Horns

Love the Bone series. My son is not the best reader. Getting him to read anything is a painful task. I saw the "Bone" books at a sale and on a whim bought volume 1 and 2. Let me just say that he became ravenous for these books. I was at the store or at Amazon as soon as the next one was released. The story line is fantastic. The drawings are beautiful. These books have spread throughout our family. I'm sorry the series is over. But I'm sure to re-read them soon! I can't wait to see what Jeff Smith comes up with next. He truly is a master with this genre!!

This is a good series that adults and children can both enjoy. There are many funny moments and a compelling storyline, but it might be a little too scary for very young children.

The Bone series from Jeff Smith is considered one of the best graphic novels of all time, and with good reason. The series centers around the Bone Family, drawn in a caricature style similar to that of the slapstick comics from the 1940s. The three Bone cousins, "Phoney" Bone, Smiley Bone, and Fone Bone are driven out of the their hometown of Boneville after Phoney tries to run for mayor. They travel across a desert and end up in the mysterious valley. This is where the series brings in dark, epic, Lord of the Rings styled fantasy. And that is clear in the art style that is more realistic.

This series has received so much praise for good reason; it is incredible to say the least. For a comic, the ending was surprisingly emotional, and considering the main characters are drawn in this very caricature style, there was still an ending that was both sad and redeeming. If you haven't read this series, do yourself a favor and pick it up.

Reviewed by Alex Barry

My 11 year old had me pre-order this book for him and he read it in one day. Great book for pre-teens.

This is the final volume of the Bone series in magnificent full-color. As all the threads of the story come crashing together, it is up to Thorn and the Bone Cousins to save the valley from the forces of darkness. You'll find each page to be even more exciting than the last. I wasn't able to put it down and ended up reading the whole book in one sitting. I highly recommend this comic series to readers of all ages. If you haven't read this, then you need to do so as soon as possible.