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Mountain of Bones

Christopher Krovatin (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesGravediggers #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Athlete

Heroine archetypes

Bookish / Nerdy Heroine

Synopsis

During a class trip to the Montana woods, three sixth-graders, athletic Ian, sensitive PJ, and brainy Kendra, are separated from their group and must rely on each other to survive as they encounter zombies and more.

Is Mountain of Bones appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Three sixth-graders face zombies and supernatural threats in the Montana wilderness during a survival adventure. Contains scary elements and monster violence appropriate for middle grade readers but may be intense for younger or sensitive children.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, animal death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Three kids must work together and use their different skills to survive when they encounter zombies and monsters during a class trip gone wrong.

Tags

HorrorSurvival ThrillerZombie FictionAdventure