Bone #5: Rock Jaw: Volume 5: 05

Both my sons have enjoyed this series of books and they are gradually working their way through them thanks to the great value of book sellers like this. I could not afford to buy them new. The added bonus is that my youngest, aged 9 rereads them over and over again. He really enjoys them. Highly recommended for 8 and 9 year olds. Really quick delivery and well-packaged. Will use these sellers again, thank-you.

"Do something quick small mammal, before we are all killed to death!" It is lines like these that assure you that you are in safe hands with Smith. This volume is essentially an extended chase scene on a cliff but we still get time to learn more about the plot, have a few laughs, get our heart-strings tugged and even philosophise on the nature of good and evil. The art is the same good stuff and manages to impart a tangible sense of danger. Crumbling ledges, rockfalls, and giant snapping beasties are all rendered with dynamic excellence and really brought to life. Smiley and Fone are the only main characters in this volume and it feels lighter than some of the previous books but it's still a Thumbs Up!

Though this is not my favourite in the series, Volume 5 is perhaps one of the funniest. Here we see Fone and Smiley on a mission to return Bartleby back to the home of the Rat Creatures. On the way they encounter a whole host of cute woodland creatures as well as the enigmatic Roque Jaw (or Rock Jaw as Smiley would have it!), which drives the strroy forward. The Rat Creatures and Bartleby really stand out for me in this book, adding to the comedy and at times even upstaging the Bone boys. However, I should mention that Volume five is not all about the jokes. There are a few heart pounding scenes with a rabid Kingdok and a claustraphobic trek through an underground cave tunnel to keep you on teh edge of your seats as well. All in all, another fine piece of work by Jeff Smith. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one!

I can't tell you how many people I have recommended Bone to. Every time I am in a comic book store and see a mother and a youngster looking for something to break into in the comic scene. The first thing that comes to mind is Bone. It's a great all ages book, it's well written and your kids will love it. With all the "adult" stuff out there... you really need to be cautious what your children are reading. Bone is quality and safe. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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this book was bought as a gift for my nephew's kids, they loved it.