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Synopsis
The first fire started almost by accident. A wastebasket fire in the school library. Jill Franks and her friends found it exciting. And it got them out of school for a few hours. Who could have guessed that the fire game would quickly spread? That one fire would lead to another? What Jill, and Andrea, and Diane, and the three boys they hung around with would find themselves caught up in the most dangerous-and deadly--game of all?Less
Is The Fire Game appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with teens setting fires that escalate from pranks to deadly danger. It includes moderate violence, arson, and likely teen death, exploring the consequences of reckless behavior.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, arson, and peer pressure (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the suspenseful escalation of a dangerous game that spirals out of control among friends.