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Synopsis
A bone-chilling tale of werewolves and love, set in medieval Scotland. A mysterious young man has come to a small Highland town. His talent for wood carving soon wins the admiration of the weaver's daughter, Maddie. Fascinated by the silent carver, she sets out to gain his trust, only to find herself drawn into a terrifying secret that threatens everything she loves. There is an evil presence in the carver's life that cannot be controlled, and Maddie watches her town fall under a shadow. One by one, people begin to die. Caught in the middle, Maddie must decide what matters most to her-and what price she is willing to pay to keep it.
Is By These Ten Bones appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA werewolf tale set in medieval Scotland contains on-page violence and death as townspeople are killed, along with the horror elements inherent in lycanthropy transformation. The romance is chaste but central to the tragic atmosphere.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the forbidden romance between Maddie and the mysterious carver, plus the atmospheric horror of a small town stalked by a werewolf.