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Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, The

ALAN Review,  Fall 2007  by Young, Karolinde

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare Fantasy Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2007, 485 pp., $17.99 ISBN: 1-4169-1428-5

When Clary Fray witnesses a murder at a popular teen club, her life turns completely upside down. One of the murderers, the very handsome Jace, starts following Clary, and her mother disappears.

Clary finds herself joining forces with Jace and the mysterious Shadow Hunters in a race against time. The evil Valentine is seeking a powerful talisman, and demons are trying to destroy Clary. Slowly, Clary discovers that everything she once believed about herself and her mother may be completely wrong. The surprising revelations will captivate and astound readers.

City of Bones is a suspenseful and captivating fantasy. Clare creates a vivid and descriptive world of wonder and mystery that exists beside our own. The plot twist will surprise even the most astute reader. This book is recommended for ages 14 and up.

Karolinde Young,

Manhattan, KS

Copyright Assembly on Literature for Adolescents -- National Council of Teachers of English Fall 2007
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