Visual Arts Unit - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is a very famous author who writes exciting and magical stories. She was born in the United States in 1973. Cassandra Clare's real name is Judith Rumelt, but she chose her pen name because she liked the sound of it. She wrote a series of books called "The Mortal Instruments" which became super popular and even turned into a TV show! Her stories are about a hidden world full of demons, vampires, and werewolves. Cassandra Clare loves writing stories that make people feel brave and inspired. She is an amazing author loved by kids and adults all over the world!

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City of Bones

City of Bones is an exciting book written by Cassandra Clare. It is a part of a series called The Mortal Instruments. This book is filled with adventure, magic, and mysteries that will keep you hooked from the very beginning. The story takes place in a hidden world, where humans and supernatural beings called Shadowhunters coexist.

The main character, Clary Fray, is just an ordinary girl until she discovers her hidden powers and a dangerous secret about her past. She embarks on a journey to save her mother and unravel the mysteries of the City of Bones. Along the way, Clary meets new friends, battles demons, and learns about love and loyalty. The book is full of thrilling twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

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Visit to the Birthplace of City of Bones

Hi, my name is Tommy and I'm 8 years old. Today, I want to tell you all about my exciting visit to the birthplace of Cassandra Clare, the famous author of the "Shadowhunter" series. Her birthplace is in Teignmouth, a beautiful city located in England.

Last summer, my family and I went on a vacation to England, and one of the places we visited was Teignmouth. As a big fan of Cassandra Clare's books, I was super excited to see where she was born. We went on a guided tour and learned so many interesting things about her life and how she got started as a writer.

While we were in Teignmouth, we also visited a famous tourist attraction called the Teignmouth Lido. It's a huge outdoor swimming pool right next to the beach. We had so much fun splashing around in the pool and building sandcastles on the sandy beach.

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Your Turn!

After reading City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, how about creating your own piece of writing based on the book? Perhaps you may prefer to write a book review of the book instead? Another idea might be to give a summary of the book or create a picture that summarises the book. Perhaps you could redesign the book cover? Whatever you or your teacher decides you try and do, good luck!