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Synopsis
An anthology of stories inspired by the 1632 novel, in which the Ring of Fire was born. It includes: *To Dye For, Mercedes Lackey *A Lineman for the Country, Dave Freer *American Past Time, Deann Allen and Mike Turner *Between the Armies, Andrew Dennis *Biting Time, Virginia DeMarce *Power to the People, Loren K. Jones *A Matter of Consultation, S.L. Viehl *Family Faith, Anette M. Pedersen *When the Chips are Down, Jonathan Cresswell and Scott Washburn *Skeletons, Greg Donahue *A Witch to Live, Walt Boyes *The Three R's, Jody Dorsett *Here Comes Santa Claus, K.D. Wentworth *The Wallenstein Gambit, Eric Flint
Is Ring of Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This anthology explores the consequences of a modern American town transported to 17th-century Germany during the Thirty Years' War. Stories feature period-appropriate violence, war themes, and the challenges of adapting to a hostile historical era.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy seeing how modern Americans use their knowledge and technology to survive and thrive in the tumultuous world of the 1600s.