Paradise on Fire by Jewell Parker Rhodes | Book Review

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“Gripping, emotional, and inspiring.”

My summary of the book

Addy has always been looking for escape routes. After all, Addy’s parents died in a fire, so her grandmother from Nigeria has raised Addy since then. Addy and the other kids (Jay, Nessa, A’leia, Kelvin, and Deshon) enjoy the camp’s wilderness during summer break. Then, disaster strikes. A forest fire breaks out, and everyone is separated. With only her wilderness skills to protect her, Addy must face her fears and lead the other campers to safety.

My thoughts

Wow, what an inspiring and emotional story. Some parts made you want to cry, laugh in joy, or both.

The book taught me a lot about what is happening in the environment and how fires are becoming more common. It also taught me how to initiate and safely put out campfires.

Addy is wise, courageous, and autonomous. Addy didn’t hesitate to help save as many lives as possible when the danger was there.

All in all, Paradise on Fire teaches me a lot about what nature means to us.

My rating

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About the author

“Jewell Parker Rhodes grew up in Pennsylvania. She is a best-selling author of adult and children’s books, a Coretta Scott King Honour award-winner, and a professor of creative writing at Arizona State University. She currently lives in Seattle.” – Book Depository.

More by the author

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