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The Fire-Eaters|David Almond

The Fire-Eaters

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Overview

Bobby Burns knows he's a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby's life from all sides. Bobby's new school is a cold, cruel place. His father is suffering from a mysterious illness that threatens to tear his family apart. And the USA and USSR are testing nuclear missiles and creeping closer and closer to a world-engulfing war. Together with his wonder-working friend, Ailsa Spink, and the fire-eating illusionist McNulty, Bobby will learn to believe in miracles that will save the people and place he loves.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780375857515
  • ISBN-10: 0375857516
  • Publisher: Laurel Leaf Library
  • Publish Date: January 2010
  • Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.82 x 0.61 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.26 pounds
  • Page Count: 224
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-12

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