The Bonemender

by Holly Bennett

Book Overview

Gabrielle is a bonemender of extraordinary talent. Between her work as a healer and her duties as one of the royal family of Verdeau, her life is busy, comfortable and predictable--until the day a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551433362
• ISBN13: 9781551433363
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10

Customer Reviews

Good

I really liked this book and it was an easy read. The only part I didn't like was the info on elves, and how they live for, like, 800 years more than regular humans. However, it is a very interesting book and it has an original plot.

Great story

This is a wonderful story combining humans, elves, healing, friendship, prejudice, war, and love. Féolan and Danais, elves, trust their lives in the hands of a human healer, Gabrielle, when Danais is attacked by a wild boar. Gabrielle is a bonemender - a healer with unusual abilities, not seen in most humans. While recovering, Féolan approaches Gabrielle's father, the King, with some distressing news - the people of a neighboring country are mounting forces for an attack. Not sure whether or not to trust the elves, scouts are sent to evaluate the situation - never to return. The country starts preparing for war, including the bonemenders, while Feolan and Danais continue on their journey. But Gabrielle and Féolan's hearts are torn now that they are no longer together. How will either of them survive the upcoming battles? I am not usually a fan of the war/battle stories but it isn't the focus of this story. I thought this a delightful young adult story written well. Next up is The Bonemender's Oath.