Brick Dust and Bones
$41.82
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
9 January 2024
Summary
A twelve-year-old cemetery boy and monster hunter—along with his flesh-eating mermaid friend—has to race against the clock to save the ghost of his dead mother in Brick Dust and Bones, M.R. Fournet’s magical middle grade debut.
Marius Grey hunts monsters. He’s not supposed to. He’s only twelve, and his job as a Cemetery Boy is to look after the ghosts in his family’s graveyard. He should be tending these ghosts and—of course—going to school to learn how to live between worlds…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250876027 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250876028 |
| Author: | M.R. Fournet |
| Publisher: | Feiwel and Friends |
| Imprint: | Feiwel and Friends |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 9 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 368g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 135mm |
| Series: | Marius Grey |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Brick Dust and Bones:
A Florida Sunshine Award Nominee!
“The book offers nods to the rich history of storytelling devoted to ancestors, cemeteries, and the veil between the ordinary and the magical, and it provides readers with a determined protagonist, unlikely allies, and a satisfying conclusion that promises a sequel … bone-chilling and full of heart.” –Kirkus
“Fournet deftly balances Marius and his demonic foes’ gruesome and exhilarating battles with meditative ruminations on grief, loss, and moving on.” –Publishers Weekly
“Fournet has a knack for creating a spooky atmosphere that maximizes tension, and fans of Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book who want some New Orleans flair might find something to like in Marius’ double-shifts from hell.” –BCCB
Darkness and Demon Song:
“The variety of monsters in the story results in high-stakes action sequences. Throughout, the Deep South setting is as vivid and authentic as the interpersonal relationships, and many of the decisions characters make have to do with the bonds of trust (or lack thereof) among them….A delightful deep dive into a swampy world of hunters and prey. ” –Kirkus
About The Author
M.R. Fournet
M.R. Fournet’s ties to New Orleans are part of her own origin story. As a kid, she would go fishing in South Louisiana and eat crawfish with her family in Houma. She has always been fascinated by the myths and legends of New Orleans. When not writing, she is a professional artist, belly dancer, and autism mom. She now lives in Texas with her husband, son, and ungrateful cat. Brick Dust and Bones is her middle grade debut.
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