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369 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763669881
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 08 April 2014
Description
A compelling debut novel asks what happens when children develop inexplicable abilities--and the government sees them as a threat. They're known as Firestarters. Boomers. Skychangers. The government calls them Illegals -- children with inexplicab...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
mysterious 32%
dark 19%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Torture, GriefMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence369 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780763669881
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Publication date: 08 April 2014
Description
A compelling debut novel asks what happens when children develop inexplicable abilities--and the government sees them as a threat. They're known as Firestarters. Boomers. Skychangers. The government calls them Illegals -- children with inexplicab...
Community Reviews Summary of 463 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
tense 41%
emotional 32%
mysterious 32%
dark 19%
challenging 16%
inspiring 12%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 48%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 25% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Torture, GriefMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence