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The Secrets of a Fire King by Kim Edwards
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May 29, 2007 | ISBN 9780143112303

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Praise

“Impeccable, a treasure . . . Edwards’s brilliance is evident in the way she constructs a story.”
Chicago Tribune

“Stunning . . . [Edwards’s] sinuous prose and endless empathy work their spell. . . . Radiant, original, and passionate, these are memorable stories.”
-Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever

The Secrets of a Fire King gives eloquence to an astonishing range of discoveries and leaves the reader entranced.”
The New York Times Book Review

“Beautifully focused … [Edwards’s] tales read like the work of a wise traveler who returns home with uncommon souvenirs from other lands.”
Publishers Weekly

“Striking … powerful.”
The Boston Globe

Table Of Contents

The Secrets of a Fire KingThe Great Chain of Being
Spring, Mountain, Sea
A Gleaming in the Darkness
Balance
The Way It Felt to Be Falling
The Invitation
Aristotle’s Lantern
The Secrets of a Fire King
Thirst
Sky Juice
Gold
In the Garden
Rat Stories
The Story of My Life

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