The Burning Land (Firebrats) [Paperback]

Barbara Siegel (Author), Scott Siegel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 8-10 Matt and Dani survive a nuclear bombing only to emerge into a world of devastation and lawlessness. The breath less narrative moves from one danger to another, but each is a reasonable extrapo lation of what we know about the likely effects of nuclear war. This after-the- bomb landscape bears a close resem blance to the world of ``Mad Max'' where the worst threats are not from nuclear weapons but from their survivors. While this book does not have the originality or depth of introspective character develop ment found in David Palmer's Emergence (Bantam, 1984), its closeness to our pre sent world and its use of commonly held assumptions and images make it the kind of science fiction that can be recommend ed to a wide selection of readers. The ex citing cover and action-filled plot make it easy to book talk, and the contents should provoke discussion. Carolyn Caywood, Virginia Beach Public Library
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 13 and up
  
• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Simon Pulse (July 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671550071
• ISBN-13: 978-0671550073
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Teen Novels You Haven't Heard Of, October 31, 2008

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Matthew D. Barton "Matt Barton" (St Cloud, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Burning Land (Firebrats) (Paperback)

I read these novels avidly when I was growing up, and they made such an impression on me, that I could probably still give you a synopsis of each one. My dad took an interest as well, and pretty soon my entire family (and grandparents!) were reading these, anxious for the next one.

They are quite frightening and suspenseful at times, but that's what makes them such good reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Memorable S, March 30, 2007

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S. Murray (NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Burning Land (Firebrats) (Paperback)

I read this book probably 20 or so years ago and was hooked from page 1. Thankfully, I was able to find the complete series (through much searching in various bookstores - this was way before the days of the internet) and each one was great. My only regret was that the Seigel's only made it a 4 part series. I always hoped they would come out with one more and even though I'm in my early 30s now and the book was geared to a younger audience, I would look forward to it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The nagging question, September 19, 2003

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This review is from: The Burning Land (Firebrats) (Paperback)

I too read Firebrats when I was in highschool. I only read the first one and because I turned the book in late to the library I never went back because I didn't want to pay the fee...don't tell:) Unfortunately what I created was this nagging question of what happened!!! I am now 25 and I am trying to find the complete set so that I can finally see what happened to the two lead characters. One book and i was hooked.