Numbering All the Bones

by Ann Rinaldi

Book Overview

Family and freedom are intertwined in this haunting work of historical fiction about a young girl grappling with her past, present, and future in the aftermath of the Civil War. It is 1864. The Civil... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786805331
• ISBN13: 9780786805334
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

I love this Book!

It just so interesting.

Wowzer

I loved this book!It was reccomended by the librarian at my school. I was surprised that slave masters had affairs with their slaves. My opinion on the book has no effect on what you think, read it for yourself! Basically the book takes place in 1864. It is about a slave girl before and after she was given freedom. She is named Eudlina. She ends up working for Clara Barton. I wont give away anymore. :)READ IT FOR YOURSELF!!!:)

Numbering all the bones

I think the book was excellent because it taught me more about slavery and the old days. The setting is in southern alabama. The problem of this book is a girl fighting to keep her father alive and still do her work. I really enjoyed this book.

Numbering All The Bones

This book is called Numbering All The Bones. It is a historical fiction book written by Ann Rinaldi. Eulina is a house slave, during the Civil War. She has been through many hardships, some of which being, her younger brother, Zeke, being sold away,her older brother, Neddy, who ran away to join the Northern Army,and her mother, dying of illness.Eulinda is torn between her master, who is also her true father,and her fellow slaves. She is faced with the choice of staying in the South or going Notrh , and being free. I think this book is one of the best books I have read by Ann Rinaldi. This book will appeal most to those who like historical fiction and books that expess African American slaves' journey through life.

What a terrific book!

I am a teacher who read this book and several others in an evening to preview them for students. Most chapter books for kids these days are "much ado about nothing". They don't make sense, are chatty, contrived and I could throw them in the garbage after finishing them. This book on the other hand had a well developed character, with deep thoughts and emotions and was quite mature as circumstances compelled the character to be. I would read this book with my middle school and older students and believe they would get a lot out of it. Thank god for Ann Rinaldi! If only other children's writers were able to write and develop characters like she could.As for the 12 year old that found the book confusing, it was probably not a book to read on your own just yet. It would have been more enjoyable to share with a teacher, classmates or your parents as they could help you with the background information needed to understand the story.

A Wonderful Book

I have read almost every one of Ann Rinaldi's books, and have loved every one of them, including this one. The story was very interesting, historically accurate, and was still able to tell a wonderful story. I recommend this book to any Ann Rinaldi fan, you won't be dissapointed. Even if you've never read any of her books, you will still enjoy this one. She's a fantastic author. Read this one! Also, An Acquaintence With Darkness by Ann Rinaldi is a great book, my favorite.