Secrets in the Fire
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| Author | Henning Mankell |
|---|---|
| Original title | Eldens hemlighet |
| Translator | Anne Connie Stuksrud |
| Language | Swedish |
| Genre | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Rabén & Sjögren Allen & Unwin (Eng. trans.) |
Publication date | 1995 (orig Swedish edition) |
| Publication place | Sweden |
Published in English | 1 May 2000 (Eng. trans.) |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 168 pp (Eng. trans. edition, hardback) |
| ISBN | Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value). (Eng. trans. edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 43971373 |
| Followed by | Playing with Fire (Eldens gåta) |
Secrets in the Fire is a children's novel by Swedish author Henning Mankell. It was published in 1995 and was translated into English by Anne Connie Stuksrud. Secrets in the Fire was based on the true story of land mine victim Sofia Alface. The book has won the 2002 Sankei Children's Publishing Culture Award.[citation needed]
Plot summary
[edit | edit source]When Sofia's hometown is destroyed by The Bandits, Muazena, the village's wise woman, must find a way to teach Sofia the secrets in the fire. Even with Muazena trying to help, Sofia must overcome multiple adversities such as losing both her sister and her legs to a land mine and all the strife that comes with growing up. Throughout her recovery Sofia finds that she is not as weak as some would have her believe and that she has a strength of her own.
Sequels
[edit | edit source]There are two sequels to Secrets in the Fire, Playing With Fire and Shadow of the Leopard. Both books received positive reviews from critics.[1]
Reception
[edit | edit source]Critical reception for Secrets in the Fire was overwhelmingly positive, with the School Library Journal writing that the book was "outstanding" and "inspirational".[2] Booklist stated that the book will "grab readers with the truth of one child's terror and courage".[3]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Grades 5 & Up School Library Journal
- ^ Oluonye, Mary N. School Library Journal March 2004, p. 152.
- ^ Booklist Review: Secrets in the Fire Booklist
- 1990s Swedish novels
- 1995 in Sweden
- 1995 novels
- 1995 children's books
- Novels by Henning Mankell
- Swedish children's novels
- Swedish young adult novels
- Allen & Unwin books
- Novels set in Mozambique
- Children's books set in Mozambique
- Children's books about war
- Children's books about disability
- 1990s children's novel stubs