About the book
From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare—the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers—has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.
A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist
A Kirkus Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)
An ALA Rainbow Round Table Top Ten Title for Teens
An SLJ Best Book
A Booklist Editor’s Choice
Four starred reviews!
Once, the war was fought with kindlings—elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift.
Violence still plagues the countryside, though, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again—or none of them will make it out alive.
Traci Chee brilliantly crafts a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they’re finally daring to believe.
Editions of Kindling
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780063269354
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063269378
Read an Excerpt
From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare—the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers—has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.
A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist
A Kirkus Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)
An ALA Rainbow Round Table Top Ten Title for Teens
An SLJ Best Book
A Booklist Editor’s Choice
Four starred reviews!
Once, the war was fought with kindlings—elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift.
Violence still plagues the countryside, though, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again—or none of them will make it out alive.
Traci Chee brilliantly crafts a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they’re finally daring to believe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindling about?
From bestselling and award-winning author Traci Chee comes a stand-alone fantasy set against a war-ravaged world where kindling warfare—the use of elite, magic-wielding teenage soldiers—has been outlawed. In this rich and evocative novel, seven kindlings search for purpose and identity as they prepare for one final battle. For fans of the classic films Seven Samurai and The Magnificent Seven.
A Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist
A Kirkus Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far)
An ALA Rainbow Round Table Top Ten Title for Teens
An SLJ Best Book
A Booklist Editor’s Choice
Four starred reviews!
Once, the war was fought with kindlings—elite, magic-wielding warriors whose devastating power comes at the cost of their own young lives. Now the war is over, and kindlings have been cast adrift.
Violence still plagues the countryside, though, and memories haunt those who remain. When a village comes under threat of siege, it offers an opportunity for seven kindlings to fight one last time. But war changed these warriors. And to reclaim who they once were, they will have to battle their pasts, their trauma, and their grim fates to come together again—or none of them will make it out alive.
Traci Chee brilliantly crafts a gut-wrenching, introspective fantasy about seven lost soldiers searching for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they’re finally daring to believe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Kindling?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
Where can I read a sample of Kindling?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063269354
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Kindling?
Traci Chee
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Kindling is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780063269354) and ebook(ISBN 9780063269378)
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