One of the standout titles of the year * Independent *
Very special * The Times *
Gourlay's evocative writing grips from the outset * Guardian *
A master storyteller * Scotsman *
Vividly drawn ... mesmerising * Observer *
Exciting and action-packed * National Geographic Kids *
A soulful coming-of-age story rich in Filipino myth and tradition, combined with a thrilling adventure of headhunters and invaders, asking powerful questions about community, colonialism and what it means to be a man * Fiona Noble, The Bookseller *
Utterly engrossing. This sumptuously realised, age-old story of colonisation transports in time, culture, landscape and history. It will lodge deep in the bone long after these pages have been turned * Sita Brahmachari, author of Artichoke Hearts, winner of the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize *
A wonderful novel ... will stay with me for a long time * Elizabeth Laird, author of The Garbage King *
I loved Bone Talk. A really thoughtful and wonderful piece of storytelling * Catherine Johnson, author of Sawbones *
A gripping adventure story and a fascinating piece of historical fiction but you never, ever forget that it's the story of Samkad, a boy you believe could be your friend. Highly recommended * Jill Murphy, The Bookbag *
Totally transported to another time, another world. Utterly amazing book * Emily Drabble, BookTrust *
I was enthralled by Bone Talk * Teen Librarian *
I loved this book in so many ways. It's diverse, very challenging and really made me think. I feel as if I have lived every moment of the story ... This is a great young-adult read that strikes away from the norm. It certainly shook me from my reading perch as it was enjoyable on so many levels * Mr Ripley's Enchanted Books *
