![]() Not content with traditional expectations of her, she defies the elders – and many of the plot twists in Bone Talk rely on her taking the initiative, a masterstroke of storytelling that allows a crucial female perspective.īone Talk is a multi-faceted tale of petty warfare, coming-of-age milestones, and family dynamics. On the surface, it might appear to be a book about boys, men, and war, but Little Luki is a natural rebel who wants to be taken seriously as a fighter. They will recognise his irritation with younger children and resentment of chores, and will feel empowered by his ability to make a difference when it truly matters. ![]() Young readers will easily relate to Samkad’s overwhelming desire to prove himself, to his fear of failure, and his loyalty to his community. A Guardian book of the month for August, it takes young readers to a setting they are unlikely ever to have visited – a remote head-hunting tribe in the late nineteenth-century Philippines.īy tapping into common sensibilities and with outstanding writing, Gourlay creates a relatable character in the Bontok boy hero Samkad, who wants nothing more than to become a man and bring home the head of a Mangili, the enemy tribe. ![]() ![]() ![]() Candy Gourlay‘s latest children’s novel, Bone Talk, has already made some waves. ![]()
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