The Color of Bones

by Tracy Edward Wymer

Overview

Twelve year-old Derby Shrewd lives in a divided town. Lights live on the Northside of the Line, Darks live on the Southside. Hillside has been that way ever since the Line appeared naturally from the ground, much like a spring welling up from deep inside the earth. Now the Line controls the town, keeping Hillside separated, zapping those who come near it and killing those who dare cross it. But when Derby, a Northsider, finds a pile of bones stacked on the Line, he sets out to uncover the person's identity. While doing so, he befriends a Southside girl and soon begins to challenge the Line and the town's rules. And then, before he can turn back, Derby goes too far.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781468191981
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/30/2012
Pages:	174
Sales rank:	1,097,977
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Tracy Edward Wymer writes fiction for young readers. His work often features boy protagonists who experience the astounding effects of magical realism. He teaches English and creative writing and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children.