42 pages 1 hour read

Sally Walker

Written in Bone: Buried Lives of Jamestown and Colonial Maryland

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 2009

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews of Written in Bone by Sally Walker commend its engaging narrative and meticulous research, making complex forensic science accessible and intriguing. However, some critics note a slow pace and dense details that might challenge younger readers. Overall, it is praised for merging history and science effectively, appealing to both educational and general audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Written in Bone?

Readers fascinated by forensic science, history, and anthropology will enjoy Written in Bone by Sally Walker. Ideal for fans of Stiff by Mary Roach and The Bone Garden by William P. Wood, this book offers a gripping, detailed exploration of America’s skeletal remains and the stories they tell.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
History: U.S.
Education
Themes
Life/Time: The Past
Society: Nation
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Genre
Children's Literature
Education