A review by ria_brumbaugh
Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac

4.0

The second book of Bruchac's that I've read for my current MLIS studies. It was really interesting to compare this work to [b:Peacemaker|51135542|Peacemaker|Joseph Bruchac|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1582793815l/51135542._SX50_.jpg|75925981], the other title of his I have read. Both titles have a clear emphasis on the power of story, but rather than Peacemaker's focus on healing and transformation, Skeleton Man focuses on how stories can warn against danger and provide guidance. Molly's struggles in this book tie directly into stories she had been told, and a deepening connection with and appreciation of these stories is what propels her through the book's final chapters. A definite read for any young person with an appetite for scary stories.