Reading the Bones
Living with her aunt and uncle in BC while her mother looks for work in Toronto, 12 year old Peggy feels lonely and bored. When helping her uncle dig a backyard pond leads to the discovery of an ancient burial, Peggy finds a mentor in the archaeologist, Eddy. Peggy learns to read the clues in the burial site to understand the life and death of the ancient man buried in the backyard.
Collections:
ARC-BC, Novel
Subject:
English Language Arts
Grades:
- 6-7
Evaluation Date:
Canadian Content
Social Considerations
