From Readers and Reviewers
"Bennett has created a new world with people (and elves) who have problems, flaws, and heart. Gabrielle is a wonderfully strong
young woman who defies convention as she is not content to simply be a royal princess. Bennett is definitely a fantasy writer to
watch."
School Library Journal
"... a truly beautiful story that will stay in your mind well after the last page has been read."
Canadian Children's Book News
“Your writing style is amazing, your descriptions create imagery that I can see so vividly it’s breathtaking and your characters are
so well established you feel as if you are actually Gabrielle.”
Maria
"This is one compelling book ..." "Parents and kids will both be talking about 'The Bonemender,' for sure."
CD Syndicated
"... this first novel by Holly Bennett is well-written and fast-paced. It will appeal to teenaged readers who are looking for a good
story in the fantasy genre."
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"Totally engaging, and peopled with interesting and engaging characters, The Bonemender is a strongly told, highly readable,
and very enjoyable fantasy."
Deakin Newsletter
"... a captivating fantasy tale that delivers warm, believable characters who continue to develop throughout the book... Readers
will no doubt anxiously await the sequel ..." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
"Bennett has created a new world with people (and elves) who have problems, flaws, and heart. Gabrielle is a wonderfully strong
young woman who defies convention as she is not content to simply be a royal princess. Bennett is definitely a fantasy writer to
watch."
School Library Journal
"... a truly beautiful story that will stay in your mind well after the last page has been read."
Canadian Children's Book News
“Your writing style is amazing, your descriptions create imagery that I can see so vividly it’s breathtaking and your characters are
so well established you feel as if you are actually Gabrielle.”
Maria
"This is one compelling book ..." "Parents and kids will both be talking about 'The Bonemender,' for sure."
CD Syndicated
"... this first novel by Holly Bennett is well-written and fast-paced. It will appeal to teenaged readers who are looking for a good
story in the fantasy genre."
Resource Links
"Totally engaging, and peopled with interesting and engaging characters, The Bonemender is a strongly told, highly readable,
and very enjoyable fantasy."
Deakin Newsletter
"... a captivating fantasy tale that delivers warm, believable characters who continue to develop throughout the book... Readers
will no doubt anxiously await the sequel ..." "Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
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Details
THE BONEMENDER
Published: September 1, 2005
Paperback: 203 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Cover Art: Cathy Maclean
THE BONEMENDER
Published: September 1, 2005
Paperback: 203 pages
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Cover Art: Cathy Maclean
The Inside Story
Life or death?
If you like the character of Tristan, Gabrielle’s brother, you can thank my son Aaron
that he made it through the first book. When I first imagined the story, Tristan died
on the battlefield. But I was reading the pages to Aaron as I wrote them, and when
I got to Tristan’s death he said, “That’s it. If you’re going to kill Tristan, I’m not
reading any more.” I tried to argue with him - you know, once you imagine a story a
certain way it starts to feel like an unchangeable Truth - but he was so adamant I
started to think that other readers would feel the same way. And he was right, I
needed Tristan. His humour and lightheartedness is an important contrast to
Gabrielle and the more serious elves.
Life or death?
If you like the character of Tristan, Gabrielle’s brother, you can thank my son Aaron
that he made it through the first book. When I first imagined the story, Tristan died
on the battlefield. But I was reading the pages to Aaron as I wrote them, and when
I got to Tristan’s death he said, “That’s it. If you’re going to kill Tristan, I’m not
reading any more.” I tried to argue with him - you know, once you imagine a story a
certain way it starts to feel like an unchangeable Truth - but he was so adamant I
started to think that other readers would feel the same way. And he was right, I
needed Tristan. His humour and lightheartedness is an important contrast to
Gabrielle and the more serious elves.
Face first
What do you think of this Gabrielle? This is the first draft of
the cover. I really liked her, and was surprised when the
cover model was changed to another girl. There are more
subtle differences in the two covers too, from how close
Gabrielle’s figure is and the detail on the rider to the
background landscape. Overall, I think the final cover is
better - but I have to confess the first Gabrielle is closer to
how I imagined her.
What do you think of this Gabrielle? This is the first draft of
the cover. I really liked her, and was surprised when the
cover model was changed to another girl. There are more
subtle differences in the two covers too, from how close
Gabrielle’s figure is and the detail on the rider to the
background landscape. Overall, I think the final cover is
better - but I have to confess the first Gabrielle is closer to
how I imagined her.
Excerpt from The Bonemender
GABRIELLE CONCENTRATED DEEPLY, summoned the light,
channeled and directed it through her hands. It was infinitely
more difficult than healing Philippe’s shoulder: the boy had
been full of life and health, the tissue damage minimal. This
man was weakened, the wound lethal and angry, the vein
gaping apart. Speed was vital, yet she couldn’t rush…
(click to read more)
GABRIELLE CONCENTRATED DEEPLY, summoned the light,
channeled and directed it through her hands. It was infinitely
more difficult than healing Philippe’s shoulder: the boy had
been full of life and health, the tissue damage minimal. This
man was weakened, the wound lethal and angry, the vein
gaping apart. Speed was vital, yet she couldn’t rush…
(click to read more)
