"Ship of Fire" by Michael Cadnum follows the gripping journey of a young boy named Darion who finds himself entangled in a world of piracy and adventure. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous seas, Darion boards a pirate ship, where he confronts moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of life at sea. As he forms bonds with the crew, he must navigate treachery, action, and the allure of freedom. The narrative weaves themes of loyalty, courage, and the quest for identity, ultimately leading Darion to make choices that will shape his destiny and test his understanding of right and wrong. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 198 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 2015 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Michael Cadnum is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for adults and young adults, including the contemporary novels Rundown, Heat , and Edge (all Viking) and the historical novel In a Dark Wood (Orchard/Puffin). Michael Cadnum lives in Albany, California. copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.