Cushman, Karen. Matilda Bone. New York: Clarion Books, 2000. 176 pages. $6.50 ISBN 9780440418221
Plot Summary: Matilda is sent to live and work with a village bonesetter while her master and priest is off on official church business. Matilda is a devout Christian who has some serious issues with the way the bonesetter lives her life. As time with the bonesetter wears on, Matilda sees that the way she lives isn't necessarily better than everyone else.
Critical Evaluation: This short book is a somewhat humorous glimpse into the life of a medieval saint-wanna-be. Matilda's mental conversations with the saints are hilarious.
Reader's Annotation: Devout Matilda is sent to live and work with a village bonesetter, much to her dismay.
Author Bio: Karen Cushman is the author of several historical fiction novels for tweens. She grew up in Los Angeles, CA but currently lives in Vashar Island, WA with her husband Phil. Karen studied Greek and English at Stanford University, and later earned master's degrees in both human behavior and museum studies.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Curriculum Ties: Would be good to use during a medieval history study.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about medieval medical practices and what it would be like to work for a bonesetter.
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 9-14
Challenges: None
Reason for including: I love Karen Cushman, and this book is one of my favorites of hers.
Critical Evaluation: This short book is a somewhat humorous glimpse into the life of a medieval saint-wanna-be. Matilda's mental conversations with the saints are hilarious.
Reader's Annotation: Devout Matilda is sent to live and work with a village bonesetter, much to her dismay.
Author Bio: Karen Cushman is the author of several historical fiction novels for tweens. She grew up in Los Angeles, CA but currently lives in Vashar Island, WA with her husband Phil. Karen studied Greek and English at Stanford University, and later earned master's degrees in both human behavior and museum studies.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Curriculum Ties: Would be good to use during a medieval history study.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about medieval medical practices and what it would be like to work for a bonesetter.
Reading Level/Interest Age: Ages 9-14
Challenges: None
Reason for including: I love Karen Cushman, and this book is one of my favorites of hers.
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