Book description
The Philippines, 100 years ago. A boy called Samkad wants to become a man. He is desperate to be given his own shield, spear and axe. His best friend, Luki, wants to be a warrior too - but she is a girl and that is forbidden. Then a new boy…
Why read it?
1 author picked Bone Talk as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book opened my eyes. Growing up in Singapore, I was familiar with the Philippines as a neighboring country, as many Singapore domestic helpers hail from there. However, I had a very cursory knowledge of the country’s history and culture.
The details and descriptions in this book whisked me into the wilderness of the Philippines, giving me a flavor of the tribal lives in the mountains, from superstitions and rituals to lifestyle and livelihood.
Most of the countries in the region were under colonial rule, but I only knew Singapore’s history under English rule. So, I enjoyed learning about the…
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