Paradise on Fire

Jewell Parker Rhodes (Author)
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Product Type: Paperback Books
Age Groups: Ages 10 to 12

Bronx middle-grader Addy, who struggles with a family tragedy by drawing maps and studying mazes, joins other city youngsters on a wilderness adventure in California that turns deadly when wildfires erupt.

Addy is haunted by the tragic fire that killed her parents, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Now, years later, Addy's grandmother has enrolled her in a summer wilderness program. There, Addy joins five other Black city kids—each with their own troubles—to spend a summer out west.

Deep in the forest the kids learn new (and to them) strange skills: camping, hiking, rock climbing, and how to start and safely put out campfires. Most important, they learn to depend upon each other for companionship and survival.

But then comes a devastating forest fire…

Addy is face-to-face with her destiny and haunting past. Developing her courage and resiliency against the raging fire, it's up to Addy to lead her friends to safety. Not all are saved. But remembering her origins and grandmother's teachings, she's able to use street smarts, wilderness skills, and her spiritual intuition to survive.

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SKU 134114
ISBN 9780316493857
Language English
Guided Reading Level Z
Page Count 256
Product Type Paperback Books
Book Type Middle Grade Novels
Primary Contributor Jewell Parker Rhodes
Age Groups Ages 10 to 12
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers