The Light of the Fireflies
by Paul Pen, Simon Bruni
The Light of the Fireflies by Paul Pen, Simon Bruni holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 13.8K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 338 pages.
About The Light of the Fireflies
A haunting and hopeful tale of discovering light in even the darkest of places.For his whole life, the boy has lived underground, in a basement with his parents, grandmother, sister, and brother. Before he was born, his family was disfigured by a fire. His sister wears a white mask to cover her burns.He spends his hours with his cactus, reading his book on insects, or touching the one ray of sunlight that filters in through a crack in the ceiling. Ever since his sister had a baby, everyone’s been acting very strangely. The boy begins to wonder why they never say who the father is, about what happened before his own birth, about why they’re shut away.A few days ago, some fireflies arrived in the basement. His grandma said, There’s no creature more amazing than one that can make its own light. That light makes the boy want to escape, to know the outside world. Problem is, all the doors are locked. And he doesn’t know how to get out.…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Pen, Simon Bruni |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 338 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Horror |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,815 |
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What genre is The Light of the Fireflies?
The Light of the Fireflies is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Light of the Fireflies worth reading?
Based on 13.8K reader ratings, The Light of the Fireflies has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Light of the Fireflies?
The Light of the Fireflies has 338 pages.
Who wrote The Light of the Fireflies?
The Light of the Fireflies was written by Paul Pen, Simon Bruni. It was first published in 2013.
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