The Fire-Eaters
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–15 · 2003 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Fire-Eaters

Written by David Almond

A boy faces school cruelty, family illness, and looming war, seeking miracles to save his world.

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224 pages· 37,751 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

In the quiet town of Keely Bay, Bobby Burns confronts a harsh new school, his father's mysterious illness, and the threat of nuclear war. With his dream-healing friend Ailsa and the enigmatic fire-eater McNulty, Bobby must find hope and miracles to protect his loved ones. Can they defy the darkness closing in, or will the world change forever?

From the publisher

It’s Autumn and the winds of change are blowing for Bobby Burns. His new school is a frightening place, World War III might be imminent, and then there’s the strange fire eater - a devil called McNulty.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2004)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Words
37,751
Reading age
10–15
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
79071
Publication
Published
May 11, 2004
First published
August 14, 2003
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385731706
LCCN
2003055709
OCLC
815773472

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