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 405 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
tense 46%
emotional 34%
mysterious 26%
dark 19%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Torture, GriefMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence
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 405 reviews
Moods
hopeful 53%
tense 46%
emotional 34%
mysterious 26%
dark 19%
challenging 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 7%
sad 7%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Plot: 26% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, DeathModerate
Torture, GriefMinor
Child abuse, Child death, Gun violence