"Nightfires" by Joan Lingard explores the complexities of friendship and love against the backdrop of political turmoil. Set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the story follows two teenagers, a Protestant boy and a Catholic girl, who find themselves drawn to each other despite the societal divisions that threaten to keep them apart. As they navigate their feelings and the realities of their divided worlds, they must confront their own prejudices and the harsh realities of life in a conflict-ridden society. Their journey highlights the themes of hope, understanding, and the power of connection amid chaos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called New Longman Literature .

There are 192 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1998 by Pearson Education Limited .

Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M. B. E, in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.