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Long before the Bone cousins were ever lost in the uncharted desert on the outskirts of the Valley, Big Johnson Bone, the discoverer of Rolling Bone River, founded Boneville. But little is known of the mighty explorer's adventures before he started his famous trading post. So when Smiley Bone sits down with a group of young scouts to retell the legendary stories of Boneville's origin and its tough, no-nonsense founder, what they hear are tall tales in typical bone fashion — wild antics, complete with rat creatures, dragons, and a snarky little monkey!
Previously published in black-and-white as Stupid-Stupid Rat-tails, this edition features new stories and full-colour art.
About the Author
Tom Sniegoski has worked in the comic book field for several years, and is the author of many popular books for young readers. He lives in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
Jeff Smith was born and raised in the American Midwest and learned about cartooning from comic strips, comic books, and TV animation. He launed the comic book Bone in 1991.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great overall read,
This review is from: Bone: Tall Tales (Paperback)
First of all, this is not strictly in continuity with the regular Bone series, and no, it's not drawn by Jeff Smith; and those are likely the biggest drawbacks to the book.If you're a Bone purist, you may not like it, but then, it's probably not for you anyway. The book is clearly aimed at a new readership, especially those who are a bit younger, and to those who are just looking for a fun time in Jeff Smith's sandbox. And that's what Tall Tales delivers. It is an excellent introduction to the world of Bone, and is full of characteristic humour and wit that typifies the regular series (although I would have to admit, not quite as funny or quirky as what Smith writes. If you're looking for something to point at your 10 year old to get them reading anything, this is a high recommendation. Likewise if you're older (even mature)and just looking for a relaxed story without too much angst, where you know the good guys will win in the end but want a fun ride to get there; pick up teh book and give it a shot. Well worth the value!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Time Bone Reader Loves It!,
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This review is from: Bone: Tall Tales (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: This is a Cybils '10 nominee and required reading for me as a panelist.I have never read a Bone book in my life before this. I actually have reading the series as one of my goals for next year. Fortunately, Tall Tales is a collection of short stories that happen before the events of the Bone series making them entirely readable for someone who hasn't a clue about the series itself. The book, which calls itself a "Companion" to the series is set in the here and now as Smiley and Bartleby take the Bone Scouts camping. As they sit around the campfire, Smiley tells some rather Tall Tales about the early days. One involves Fone Bone and Phoney Bone in the days before Thorn was Queen and the rest are about Big Johnson Bone's early adventures. There are a total of four stories with a segue back at camp connecting them. The first three are indeed short stories, while the fourth one takes up almost the entire book with the main tale of Johnson Bone's adventure of how he subdued the terror of the rat creatures. I absolutely loved this and cannot wait to read the other books now that I've had this sampling. Not having read Bone previously did not hamper my enjoyment of Tall Tales one iota and in fact I can recommend it as a way to check and see if you'll enjoy the humour of Bone, which is hilarious. I was snorting out loud as I read which is not something I do often, believe me! Completely entertaining, hilariously funny and a sure-fire winner for any comic reader.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (21 customer reviews) 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tales!,
By Little Willow - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bone: Tall Tales (Paperback)
Bone: Tall Tales by Jeff Smith with Tom Sniegoski, a companion to the epic Bone saga, was previously published in black-and-white as Stupid-Stupid Rat-tails. This brand-new edition, published by Scholastic Graphix in both hardcover and paperback, features new stories and full-colour art.Bone: Tall Tales serves as a perfect introduction to the series for new readers, and it's a must-have for long-time Bone fans as well. This fun collection of stories of Casper-looking underdogs is perfectly titled, because each and every funny tale Smiley shares 'round the campfire is a tall one. The glossy full-colour illustrations will reel kids in, and the high-falutin' stories will keep them intrigued. The tale of Bone's birth is especially off-the-wall. My favorite tale is the final story, in which Bone gathers a hodgepodge group of woodland creatures, including an adorable fox, a shy turtle, a very put-upon monkey, and a guardian dragon named Stillman who quickly stole a little piece of my heart, to help him in a fight against the evil rat creatures. Two thumbs up for Tall Tales, Smith, and Sniegoski! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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First Time Bone Reader Loves It!,
By Nicola Manning - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Bone: Tall Tales (Paperback)
Reason for Reading: This is a Cybils '10 nominee and required reading for me as a panelist.I have never read a Bone book in my life before this. I actually have reading the series as one of my goals for next year. Fortunately, Tall Tales is a collection of short stories that happen before the events of the Bone series making them entirely readable for someone who hasn't a clue about the series itself. The book, which calls itself a "Companion" to the series is set in the here and now as Smiley and Bartleby take the Bone Scouts camping. As they sit around the campfire, Smiley tells some rather Tall Tales about the early days. One involves Fone Bone and Phoney Bone in the days before Thorn was Queen and the rest are about Big Johnson Bone's early adventures. There are a total of four stories with a segue back at camp connecting them. The first three are indeed short stories, while the fourth one takes up almost the entire book with the main tale of Johnson Bone's adventure of how he subdued the terror of the rat creatures. I absolutely loved this and cannot wait to read the other books now that I've had this sampling. Not having read Bone previously did not hamper my enjoyment of Tall Tales one iota and in fact I can recommend it as a way to check and see if you'll enjoy the humour of Bone, which is hilarious. I was snorting out loud as I read which is not something I do often, believe me! Completely entertaining, hilariously funny and a sure-fire winner for any comic reader. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Stories and Art,
By Gonzalo - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Bone: Tall Tales (Paperback)
I am an avid fan of the comic medium and a comic creator myself. I knew very little about Bone, however, until I bought the collected edition. I thought it was wonderful: the crisp,clear art, the humor and the way the story unfolded where top notch. This prequel is an excellent addition giving the reader a further view into the lives and myths of the Bones. Something that is not a big part of the Bone saga. Another plus is that the art is in color. This is not always a good thing as in many comics the color overwhelms the art. Not in this case. Everthing fits together perfectly.These stories are short, fun and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. For what its worth, I recommend it. |
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