The FireEaters, David Almond
The FireEaters, David Almond
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The Fire-Eaters

Author: David Almond

Narrator: Daniel Gerroll

Unabridged: 3 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/11/2004

Synopsis

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 Author

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.” He worked as a postman, a brush salesman, an editor, and a teacher, but began to write seriously after he finished college. His first novel for children, Skellig, was a Michael L. Printz Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book and appeared on many best book of the year lists. His second novel, Kit’s Wilderness, won the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature for young adults. David Almond lives in Newcastle, England, with his partner and their daughter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Seamaiden on March 04, 2014

I bought this book from a small bookstore close to my university because it was 1/3 of its original price and because I liked the title. I read the back cover and found the story different than what I usually read so I said "let's do it". I started the book but nothing really interesting happened. St......more

Goodreads review by Luna on October 18, 2023

What a lovely little book......more

Goodreads review by Tash on October 10, 2014

Almond paints the world from the view of a child so well that you forget he is not a child himself. Dealing with some heavy themes, The Fire Eaters makes you question aspects of reality that you accepted long ago. Why is the world the way it is? What is childhood? Is there a God? Almond asks these que......more

Goodreads review by Chantelle on July 22, 2018

My son read this before me. We are both David Almond fans and he couldn't wait for me to finish it so that we could discuss it. One thing we both agreed on, Almond has such a talent for writing in a flawlessly simple way which somehow manages to convey so much beauty and tragedy. For me that makes h......more

Goodreads review by Andy on April 15, 2019

Almond has the ability to make me care about his characters. There is enough here to interest a range of 10 to 15 year olds, dependent on reading and emotional maturity. The mad fire-eater is another edge-of-reality character - the sort we all can be entertained by.......more

Awards

  • ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • ALA Notable Children's Book
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