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The Jade Boy (Children of the Fire) by Cain, Cate is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Jade Boy (Children of the Fire) about?
REVIEWS: 'This is one of the best debut novels for 9+ I've come across recently, and recalls Joan Aiken and Sally Gardner in its confident blend of historical fact with creepy fantasy.' The Times 'With a brilliantly scary villain in Count Cazalon, a appealing group of young heroes and enough gruesome moments to please fans of horror, it will keep readers gripped until its final exciting revelations.' Bookbuzz '... if you want a very different, exciting read, then this book is for you.' The Historical Novel Society Sorcery and mystery with a dose of horror and history. Eleven-year old Jem Green works as a kitchen boy in the London household of a powerful Duke. He doesn't know who his father is and his life consists of never ending drudgery. But when the sinister Count Cazalon pays a visit to the Duke, Jem's world is turned upside down. The count is planning something terrible and Jem appears to be central to his wicked scheme. With the help of newfound friends...
Who reads The Jade Boy (Children of the Fire)?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Cain, Cate
- Publisher
- Templar Publishing
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781848772328
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Horror, Fantasy
Other editions & translations
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