A return to the world of Bone in this New trilogy of adventure novels! Available now!
On-sale date: Jan 31st, 2012!
Book Three coming in January 2013!
BONE: Quest for the Spark, Book One 978-0-545-14102-4 • $12.99 • February 2011
BONE: Quest for the Spark, Book Two 978-0-545-14104-8 • $12.99 • January 31, 2012
of those foul creatures, that those who served the Nacht
Who should read?
did not give up so easily.
“We’re taking her down!” announced a voice from be-
Fans of the original series: Full-colour illustrations by Jeff Smith and “appearances” by favourite characters make these all-new stories a welcome return to that beloved world! Plus, the chapter book format is the perfect next step for emerging readers.
hind, reminding Tom that he wasn’t alone in this monumental task. Others had also been chosen.
He turned to watch Percival Bone inside the wheel-
house of the flying ship that the adventurer had built for exploration. Percival quickly worked the various wheels,
valves, and levers in order to bring the Queen of the Sky
closer to earth.
Percival saw that he was being watched, and gave Tom
a wave. “This looks to be as good a spot as any,” he called out, pointing through the window of the pilot’s station at a clearing in the forest below while holding the ship’s wheel steady. “Toss out the anchor, and we’ll be good to go.”
Tom moved, happy to be doing something other than
thinking.
A sudden squeal caught his attention, and he looked
across the deck. Percival’s twin niece and nephew, Abbey
and Barclay, and Roderick the raccoon, were cheering and
clapping as the Veni Yan priest — Randolf Clearmeadow
— performed some kind of magic trick. About BONE: Quest for the Spark: Four more who had been chosen to help him with the Dreaming’s mission.
An evil has poisoned the Dreaming and the people of the The priest reached out and seemed to pluck a coin from Valley—including Queen Thorn—are caught in a dangerous sleep. Can 12-year-old Tom Elm and his band of unlikely heroes put an end to this nightmare before it’s too late? 8
Newcomers to the BONE series: For those reluctant to try graphic novels, these middle-grade chapter books are a vivid introduction to the Valley and it’s most unusual dwellers. Action & Adventure lovers: This standalone trilogy is a great series! Readers will cheer for Tom Elm—a wimpy kid with a purpose—as he sets out on an extraordinary quest to save his world.
Praise for Bone: Quest for the Spark: “One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series-to-novel translation.” —Kirkus Reviews “An exciting new direction for one of the best-known and best-written graphic series available.” —School Library Journal “A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world.” —Booklist
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The original series! named one of the best graphic novels byTIME magazine.
BONE: The Adventure Begins (Books 1-3) 978-1-4431-0480-7 • $26.99 POB
Bone: The Saga Continues (Books 4-6) 978-1-4431-1306-9 • $26.99 POB
BONE Prequel: Rose 978-0-545-13543-6 • $12.99 PB
BONE #1: Out from Boneville 978-0-439-70640-7 • $12.99 PB
BONE #2: The Great Cow Race 978-0-439-70639-1 • $12.99 PB
BONE #3: Eyes of the Storm 978-0-439-70638-4 • $12.99 PB
BONE #4: The Dragonslayer 978-0-439-70637-7 • $12.99 PB
BONE #5: Rock Jaw 978-0-439-70636-0• $12.99 PB
BONE #6: Old Man’s Cave 978-0-439-70635-3 • $12.99 PB
BONE #7: Ghost Circles 978-0-439-70634-6 • $12.99 PB
BONE #8: Treasure Hunters 978-0-439-70633-9 • $12.99 PB
BONE #9: Crown of Horns 978-0-439-70632-2 • $12.99 PB
BONE Handbook 978-0-545-21142-0 • $11.99 PB
BONE: Tall Tales 978-0-545-14096-6 • $12.99 PB
BONE Postcard Book 978-0-545-30898-4 • $6.99