Book Title:

Silent to the Bone

Author:

E.L. Konigsburg

Reviewer:

Andrea Liming

Summary:

 This book begins with a 911 call made by Branwell Zamborska. His baby sister is hurt and slips into a coma. He is struck dumb and will not speak. His au pair Vivian tells the emergency operator that Branwell dropped the baby and shook her. Branwell is sent to a behavioral center and his baby sister to the hospital.

Throughout the story Branwell’s best friend Connor visits him in the center and begins to investigate what actually happened to the baby and why Branwell has stopped talking. He finds ways to communicate with Branwell and finally goes to his older half sister Margaret for help. They finally work through the clues and figure out what really happened the day of the 911 call.

Opinion:

 I think this book gets you thinking about people’s emotions and human needs using suspense and excitement. It’s a good little mystery that makes you think and want to keep reading to find out what actually happened. Konigsburg writes so that you can relate to the people and feel compassion, sorrow, and joy for them.

Rating:

 4 out of 5 stars