"The Kindling" by William Armstrong follows the journey of a young protagonist living in a small, close-knit community, grappling with the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and self-discovery. As the seasons change, the character confronts personal challenges that force them to reevaluate relationships and their place in the world. An unexpected event catalyzes transformation, igniting a spark that encourages growth and resilience. The story beautifully captures the essence of coming-of-age, exploring themes of hope, connection, and the power of choices that define our paths in life. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, Armstrong crafts a poignant narrative that resonates with readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Fire-Us .

There are 304 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 2003 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .