The Bone Man is a book written by Laura Simms and
illustrated by Michael McCurdy. It is a tale that originated with the Modoc
(Native American) tribe. The book is about a Modoc boy named Nulwee whose
grandmother would tell him the legend of Kokolimalayas: the Bone Man. On the
day that Nulwee was born, Kokolimalayas "drank the river dry and devoured
all the people". When Nulwee is old enough to be a warrior, it will be his
job to kill Kokolimalayas and bring back the water and the people; until then,
Kokolimalayas lies sleeping, hidden in the distance. One day as Nulwee is away
picking berries, his singing wakes the Bone Man. The Bone Man makes Nulwee
bring food to him to grow strong again, until he finally threatens to kill
Nulwee and his grandmother. It is at this time that Nulwee realizes he must
become a warrior and kill the Bone Man before the Bone Man can kill them.
This book would likely be most popular with
children who like scary stories. Teachers could use this book in school as part
of a Halloween or skeleton theme. They could also use this book to teach
children about the Modoc Indians or folktales.
This book may be appropriate for ages 8-10.
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