The Bone Cradle: Amazon.co.uk: C.E. Trueman: Books

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Ten-year-old Matt Walker has a secret, a pretty gruesome one...Still grieving for his father and rejecting his new stepfather, Matt desperately tried to get his life in gear with the usual kid's stuff - football, internet, hanging out with friends. But when Matt and his friends accidentally stumble across a hidden house with an unusual occupant, Matt is determined to investigate and finds himself drawn into a mysterious adventure that will change him forever.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and thoroughly enjoyable!, 22 Feb 2007

By	P. Olphin (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Considering the title and synopsis I started this book a little cagily but quickly became engrossed thanks to the super main character, Matt. He came alive and I warmed to him thanks to the charming way he introduced himself and made himself 'my friend'! The story progressed rapidly and became compelling - it took twists and turns one wouldn't expect and kept me reading until the end ignoring most other calls on my time. A charming but gripping tale, written beautifully and sensitively. More please!

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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BONE CRADLE: C E Trueman, 30 April 2007

By	Carol M Lack (Colmworth, Bedfordshire) - See all my reviews

C E Trueman is certainly an author who has her finger on the pulse.

The Bone Cradle is aimed at the younger reader and not those who like me are moving towards a time of being eligible for Saga benefits. It is however a read not to be passed up by any age.

The story, based on ten-year-old Matt Walker's secret, covers so many topics and emotions. The child, who has experienced the death of a parent, is then obliged to accept a step-parent.

Then, an encounter with a man who is afflicted with an abnormality shows Matt's sensitivity to the humiliation and loneliness that such people suffer.

In this story Trueman has been able to incorporate so much in so little. She has kept the reader turning the pages wanting to discover ... what next?

In addition, there is a moral to the tale. One should not be quick to judge others by appearance or behaviour. Nor should we underestimate the perceptiveness of a child, even at the tender age of ten.

It can only be hoped that Trueman continues writing. And for those of an inquisitive nature, let it be prolifically! For me a sequel to The Bone Cradle has to be a "must".

The Bone Cradle is an ideal book for the child or person who can grasp the meaning of its messages, but has difficulty with, or reluctance to, reading. The ability and approach to reading may change after this story!

Carol M Lack

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful and Unusual Story, 1 Mar 2007

By	Mrs. M. Barnes - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I loved this book from beginning to end. Sensitive, a bit scary, unusual and thought provoking - so many paths the writer took me down. A wonderful book and I shall definitely buy the sequel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Briliant Book
I acutly know the author, and i have the book sighned by C.E Trueman, Its a briallnt book , one of the best ive ever read (and i read alot), Matt and his 2 friends stumble across... Read more

Published 18 months ago by Wolfie

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for adults and young adults
I was pleased to receive this book from the author herself who sent it to me here in United States. From the moment I got "The Bone Cradle" in the mail, I couldn't put it down. Read more

Published 20 months ago by Louis W. Caton II

5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping storyline
Although this is a book written for younger readers, as an adult I found it very interesting and it's definitely a page-turner. Read more

Published on 11 Jul 2007 by Maria Savva

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I thought this was a great book. It is filled with alot of suspense, and is a book that you really can't put down!! It is written really well, and it is very mysterious. Read more

Published on 25 Jan 2007 by Mr. Jonathan P. Knight

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS!
i thought this book was fantastic! A must buy for people from toddler to teens! It is very mysterious and always leaves you wanting to read on!! Read more

Published on 30 Dec 2006 by ellen

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