The Boys of Fire and Ash, by Meaghan McIsaac

The Boys of Fire and Ash, by Meaghan McIsaac

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"The compelling mythology and dystopian setting will appeal to genre readers. Fans of James Dashner, Margaret Peterson Haddix, and Patrick Ness need look no further."--Kirkus  Fans of Rick Riordan and Anthony Horowitz will want to read this action-filled debut novel that offers a new world to enjoy and a new underdog to root for.--Booklist  Abandoned at birth, the Brothers of the Ikkuma Pit know no mothers. They fend for themselves, each training their Little Brother to survive until they turn sixteen, when it’s their Leaving Day. No boy knows what’s beyond the forest. But when Urgle’s Little Brother, Cubby, is carried off by troll-like predators, Urgle and two of his Brothers embark on a quest to rescue him from a place from which no one has ever returned.More praise for The Boys of Fire and Ash: "McIsaac’s debut fantasy novel is fast-paced and heartstopping. . . . This self-contained story is an entertaining read that will be enjoyed by many."--School Library Journal "The novel is urgently gritty, with rich worldbuilding and plenty of action."--Publishers Weekly "Contemplative readers will be left with questions to ponder and ethical decisions to mull as well as a satisfying and tense read."--The Bulletin  

The Boys of Fire and Ash, by Meaghan McIsaac

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1939968 in Books
• Brand: Mcisaac, Meaghan
• Published on: 2015-05-12
• Released on: 2015-05-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.56" h x 1.06" w x 5.81" l, 1.25 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

The Boys of Fire and Ash, by Meaghan McIsaac

From School Library Journal Gr 6 Up—In the Ikkuma Pit, the Brothers stick together and look out for each other in a world with no mothers (or women in general) and it takes everything they have to survive. When their Leaving Day arrives, they go out into the world, never to return, and another young boy mysteriously appears to replace them. Urgle is a young man trying to keep himself and his "little brother" Cubby alive. He is suspicious about the outside world, and he is equally suspicious of Blaze, a Brother who has returned to the Ikkuma Pit after leaving. Blaze speaks of monsters who chased him over the wall and back into the Pit. When those same monsters kidnap Cubby and drag him into the outside world, Urgle, along with an unlikely group of Ikkuma brothers, embark on a journey to rescue Cubby and eventually find out what is waiting for them in the outside world. McIsaac's debut fantasy novel is fast-paced and heartstopping. Her world is fully formed (although it does take a while before the parameters of this universe truly comes into focus). The characters are fleshed out and feel authentic. This is a great stepping stone for those tweens looking for a postapocalyptic novel without diving head first into the violence and social mores of similar YA titles. There is a hint of romance, appropriate for the intended audience. VERDICT This self-contained story is an entertaining read that will be enjoyed by many.—Christopher Lassen, Brooklyn Public Library

About the Author Meaghan McIsaac grew up in Canada. A sci-fi/fantasy nerd, she packed up all her movies and books and shipped off to the UK to complete an MA in writing for children. Meaghan eventually returned to Canada broke and worked at a series of unpaid internships at publishing houses, magazines, and gossip rags. Through it all, she was writing stories in the office, on the subway, and on her lunch breaks. The Boys of Fire and Ash is her debut novel.Visit her at meaghanmcisaac.com and follow @MeaghanMcIsaac.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I loved it, but it won't be for everyone. By Bluerose's Heart Other than the ending, which I'm still having a bit of trouble accepting, I loved this book. It won't be for everyone, though! It has a science fiction(ish) kind of feel to it. Despite being completely different and unique from other stories out there, I couldn't help but think of the realm of Indiana Jones as I read it, with the myths, temples, rituals, and all. Peter Pan's "lost boys" went through my mind quite a bit, too. It's kind of a dark story, with action, fighting, and violence. There was only one disturbing scene, for me. (Of course, I'm a wimp!)Another thing that I loved about this book, but I believe will be a turnoff for most, is the lack of romance. There is none, other than a bit of innocent girl/boy fascination. (The main characters have been separated from the opposite gender their whole lives.) I am becoming increasingly annoyed at corny romances, so, thank you, McIsaac, for creating such an awesome story, and leaving the corny romance behind AND for creating a clean story that I can freely recommend to friends and family.The ending. When I first ended the book, I told my husband that while I should be used to it by now, I hate ending a book, only to realize that it's actually part of a series, and I'll have to wait another year for the next installment. After searching around, and thinking on the ending more, I realized that this may very well be a standalone. After discovering that this book *seems* to be a rewrite/republish for a self-published book titled "Urgle", I assume even more so that this is a standalone. If this is a standalone, I can see some beauty in it, even if I hope for another book. Everything isn't tied up in a nice, neat bow, so you're free to end things as you want to on certain things. There was one particular part that I especially didn't like, and I'd like to rewrite it. Still, I'd like the loose strings tied up a bit more for me, so I'm holding out hope for another book. (I've still been unable to find out for sure if this is a standalone, and not knowing is driving me insane, so if you know, please let me know.) :)Overall, this is a treasure in the world of YA/middle grade books, and I will be grabbing anything else penned by McIsaac! It's a perfect read for both boys and girls that enjoy the science fiction realm. I'm an adult woman, and I loved it, too!Content:Very mild profanity. (I can actually only recall one word, and it happens to be the first word in the book.)No sex(or even romance, for that matter)Mild violence(one disturbing scene involving wasps or flying insects of some sort was disturbing, though it's probably mild for most)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Astonishing By Amelia G Earhart It’s hard to believe that this is McIsaac’s debut novel. The Boys of Fire and Ash is cleverly plotted. It is well written and thoughtful. It has an intriguing plot and deep rich characters. It is absolutely riveting. I picked it up and only stopped reading for sleep.It has young boys living on their own in the pit of a volcano, fending for themselves and raising each other. This book is obviously going to be a high interest novel for teenage and pre-teenage boys, a group fairly difficult to please.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fast-Paced Novel for Teens and Adults By rebelmomof2 I am always looking for a good read to keep my two tweens interested in reading. I think this one is definitely one of them. It's a great tale, fast-paced and appealing to the younger generation who enjoy reading stories about surviving in the wild without adults around. One of my twins absolutely love this kind of story, so it will be interesting to see what he thinks of it.This book focuses on Urgle, a young boy who is charged with raising a younger brother, named Cubby. Urgle is part of a tribe called Ikkuma, a society of young boys who have been abandoned shortly after birth to live among boys and boys only. When they reach a certain number of years, they celebrate a "Leaving Day," which means they then strike out on their own. No one knows how it is started and no one knows anything different than what they have always grown up with.Till one day, Cubby is kidnapped by a group of goblins and Urgle chases after him. He may be "useless" in his society, but he wasn't going to give up the fight for his brother. Two of his friends joined the chase with him into the big unknown.Then Urgle and his brothers are on a journey that expanded beyond their comprehension especially when an older brother, Blaze, joins in the story. One thing leads to another and then another, with mystical tales thrown in the midst and wild chases and confusion reigning throughout the rest of the book. I couldn't put it down.The only reason why I am giving this a five star is because it is confusing in spots, where I didn't feel like the tale was fleshed out more. It also left me with more questions than answers, which as a reader, find it frustrating. I am hoping that there will be a second book that will explain more of the myths in this novel as well as explore the relationships between the characters.This is a fast-paced novel and definitely a good read.

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