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The Fire-Eaters

By David Almond

By David Almond

By David Almond

By David Almond

By David Almond
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By David Almond
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Mass Market Paperback $7.99

Jan 12, 2010 | ISBN 9780375857515 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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Mar 25, 2009 | ISBN 9780307523747 | 9-12 years

Audiobook Download $12.95

May 11, 2004 | 234 Minutes | 9-12 years

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    About The Fire-Eaters

    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.

    About The Fire-Eaters

    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.

    About The Fire-Eaters

    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.

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    About David Almond

    David Almond grew up in a large family in northeastern England and says, “The place and the people have given me many of my stories.” His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an… More about David Almond

    About David Almond

    David Almond grew up in a large family in northeastern England and says, “The place and the people have given me many of my stories.” His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an… More about David Almond

    About David Almond

    David Almond grew up in a large family in northeastern England and says, “The place and the people have given me many of my stories.” His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an… More about David Almond

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult | Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Mass Market Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Laurel Leaf
    Jan 12, 2010 | 224 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375857515

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Yearling
    Mar 25, 2009 | 224 Pages | 9-12 years | ISBN 9780307523747

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Fiction | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $12.95
    Published by Listening Library
    May 11, 2004 | 234 Minutes | 9-12 years | ISBN 9781400085651

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