In the quiet town of Brightwood, Flint is a boy who must hide who he truly is. Born with the power of fire, he has spent his life wearing gloves and following strict rules-because fire can be dangerous, and mistakes are not easily forgiven.
When Flint uses his flames to save others during a festival, he becomes a hero overnight. But as attention grows, so does his pride. One small mistake changes everything, and the trust he worked so hard to earn is suddenly gone.
With the guidance of a powerful mentor, Flint begins to understand an important truth: fire is not just power-it is hope. And hope must be handled with care.
As danger strikes beyond the safety of Brightwood, Flint faces his hardest choice yet-to stay where he feels safe, or to step into the unknown and bring his light to those who need it most.
This first book in The Boy with Fire series is a beautifully paced coming-of-age fantasy filled with courage, consequence, and growth-perfect for children ages 7-12 and the adults who guide them.
A gentle hero's journeyA powerful mentor and meaningful lessonsA hopeful ending that sparks the next adventureBecause sometimes, becoming a hero means learning when to shine-and when to hold back.