Bone: Quest for the Spark #2

by Thomas E. Sniegoski, Jeff Smith (Illustrator)

Overview

The quest continues!

The Nacht, the evil dragon that threatens to destroy both the Dreaming and the Waking World, is growing stronger, and twelve-year-old Tom Elm is the champion the Dreaming has chosen to defeat it. Along with Roderick the raccoon, Percival Bone and his nephew and niece, Randolf, Lorimar, and the two stupid Rat Creatures, Tom must race to find the missing pieces of the Spark. This leg of the journey introduces him to a trio of scheming bears and takes him into the depths of a dangerous beehive. And, on top of everything else, a traitor might be among them. . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545141031
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Series:	Bone: Quest for the Spark Series , #2
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	681,853
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Jeff Smith is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning series BONE, which is published in more than 30 countries and is among Time magazine’s Ten Best Graphic Novels of All Time. BONE was a pioneer in comics publishing for kids in U.S. bookstores when it launched Scholastic’s graphic novel imprint, Graphix, in 2005.

Smith’s other award-winning and acclaimed comics include SHAZAM! The Monster Society of Evil, RASL, Little Mouse Gets Ready, BONE: Rose, and BONE: Tall Tales. Smith splits his time between Columbus and Key West with his wife and business partner, Vijaya Iyer, where he is working on his current project, TUKI.

Tom Sniegoski is a New York Times bestselling author of more than three dozen novels for adults and children, including The Fallen, a teen fantasy series that was adapted into an ABC Family Channel miniseries. He also co-wrote, with Jeff Smith, BONE: Tall Tales, and wrote the BONE: Quest for the Spark novel trilogy. Tom was born and raised in Massachusetts, where he still lives with his wife and their French bulldog, Harvey. Visit him online at sniegoski.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Quest for the Spark #1:"A cheery jaunt back through a beloved world." —BOOKLIST"One of those very rare creatures: a successful graphic series–to-novel translation." —KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for the BONE series:Named one of the top ten graphic novels of all time by TIME"One of the best kids' comics ever." —VIBE magazine"Jeff Smith's BONE series . . . is a true accomplishment. Not only is it a terrific graphic-novel series, but it's a superb example of storytelling." —SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL"BONE is storytelling at its best, full of endearing, flawed characters whose adventures run the gamut from hilarious whimsy to thrilling drama." —ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

From the Publisher

The Bone universe proves that it can still expand without spreading thin. As introduced in the previous volume (2011), The Valley, still under a nightmare sleep, awaits rescue from a motley crew of Bones, beasts, a boy and a brawny priest. Jumping right in where the action left off, readers discover that the Nacht's evil power is strengthening. Tom and his crew are still seeking to reunite pieces of the Spark, and in this adventure, they face some of the most dire peril the group has yet encountered: giant bears and bees, a horrible airship accident and the trek to distant Lorimar, a forest spirit with magical powers. As they battle and overcome these obstacles hurled at them by the Nacht, it seems that they're getting closer to waking the Valley--but does the Nacht have a plan that may sabotage the group from within? Sniegoski's writing is strong and swift, and it properly propels the action needed to fuel such a broad crusade. However, those new to the series will want to read this series sequentially: The burst into action offers little back story, and many of the running jokes will be missed without it. An expected cliffhanger will leave readers clamoring for the final installment. A nimble, expertly paced middle-grade adventure yarn. (Fantasy/adventure. 9 & up)

Kirkus Reviews