Good opening but not enough action or detail. ( )

Reviewed by Horn Book (Fall 2005) and by Publishers Weekly (February 7, 2005). Both found in Follett's Titlewave.

This is the first book in a series of graphic novels about three cousins who have been run out of their hometown. Each of the cousins have a very unique personality. The cousins become separated in the wilderness and find themselves in a strange forest with interesting characters, creatures, and dragons. The book leaves the reader wanting to read the next in the series. Quick, enjoyable read. Read by Kristy, Fall '09. ( )

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School Library Journal May 2005
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Since this is the first book in a series of nine the main idea of this book is to introduce the characters and setting of the Bones story. It is interesting to note that originally this was a comic book until Scholastic picked it up and developed as a book series. The text is minimal for struggling readers but the humor is geared more towards an adult. While younger students may be capable of reading this book some of the humor will be lost on them. This makes this series a perfect fit for the struggling young adult reader. The illustrations are big and bold and assist well in telling the story. ( )