City of Bones facts for kids
City of Bones is the first novel by Cassandra Clare. It was first published on March 27, 2007, in the United States by Simon & Schuester. This book is the first in her main series, The Mortal Instruments.
About City of Bones
City of Bones introduces readers to a hidden world. It tells the story of brave warriors called Shadowhunters. Their important job is to protect regular humans from dangerous demons. This exciting book is the start of a popular fantasy series.
How the Story Began
Cassandra Clare was a writer who loved creating stories based on other popular books. She wrote fanfiction for series like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings online.
One day in 2004, a friend took her to a tattoo shop. There, she saw some interesting footprints on the ceiling. This sparked an idea for a new story. She began to imagine a special group of warriors. These warriors, later known as Shadowhunters, would fight demons.
After some time and a few attempts to get it published, City of Bones finally found a home. Simon & Schuester published the book in 2007 in the US. Since then, Cassandra Clare's books have become very popular. They have been bestsellers around the world. In the United Kingdom, her books are published by Walker Books.
