NUMBERING+ALL+THE+BONES

__ALL THE BONES NUMBERING__ By Ann Rinaldi I read the book __NUMBERING ALL THE BONES__ by Ann Rinaldi, it is an excellent book. The characters are very entertaining and surprising. This story is based on actual events after the Civil War in Kentucky. There are many interesting characters in this novel. Some of the characters inspire us to do great things; others scare us because they are mean, or cowardly. Eulinda is the main character. She is our hero. Eulinda is nice, brave, smart, and she is a mulatto slave girl. She has a hard time fitting in with the whites and the African Americans. Mr. Hampton is Eulindas real father and it is a secret. He is a white, rich plantation owner, this man is a coward for not claiming Eulinda as his child, and because his wife (Mistis) pushes him around. Miss. Barton, she is a kind, smart, brave role model for Eulinda. She helps Eulinda became a great helpful person. Miss. Barton is loved by many people. The setting takes place in Kentucky after the Civil War. Most of the story is set on Mr.Hamptons plantation, and some of it at a prison jail. The story takes place here to show readers the life of a slave after the war. The plot is for Eulinda to become a stronger, braver young woman. Instead of running away from the plantation to go north, Eulinda wants to stay in Kentucky to help people. With Miss.Bartons help she is able to rebury soldiers, and help poor slave families. The theme is be strong, follow your dreams, and good will win over evil. Eulinda being strong and kind becomes a role model and helper for African slaves. Even though Eulinda was a mulatto girl she helped African American, and white soldiers, and poor slave families. She was not excepted by blacks, or whites but she helped both. Numbering all the bones is a great story for young and old people. The characters, plot, setting, and theme are very interesting and inspiring. I would suggest this book to people interested, in the Civil War, and slavery. It’s an awesome novel, I loved it, and you will to!