The Fire-Eaters
by David Almond
Age band: 13+
Looky Rating System: Violence 2/5, Love & Romance 0/5, Mental Health 3/5, Language 0/5, Substance Use 0/5, Fear / Horror 3/5, Fantasy / Supernatural 3/5, LGBTQ+ Representation 0/5.
Description
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.