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Once in a generation a book arrives that taps a vein of common human knowledge, resonating with visitors of ages. THE LOVELY BONES is this type of book -- a number 1 best-seller recognized at the same time for its art, for its luminous quality of feeling, and for its amazing capacity to lay claim to the minds of an incredible number of viewers round the world."My name was Salmon, just like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973."Thus begins the tale of Susie Salmon, who's adjusting to her new home in paradise, a location that's never what she expected, even while she's viewing life on planet proceed without her -- her friends trading rumors about her disappearance, her killer attempting to cover his songs, her grief stricken family unraveling. Out-Of unspeakable tragedy and loss, THE LOVELY BONES works, amazingly, in creating a story full of hope, laughter, suspense, actually joy.The main film version of THE LOVELY BONES, led by Peter Jackson and starring Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, and Saoirse Ronan is planned for launch on December 11, 2009.