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RING OF FIRE

by machine guns. We learn of the tragic collateral deaths of civilians and horses—and of the quirky improvisations of the French, who sent troops to the front in taxis. Likewise, we read of unemployment on the docks of Buenos Aires\u003B New Zealand troops invading German\u002Dheld Samoa\u003B and the widespread deployment of troops from Africa and the Indian subcontinent. By the time we reach the Battle of the Marne, we are familiar with a common litany: undersupplied and undertrained, largely civilian armies, burdened by heavy equipment and dysentery, fighting in heat and unfamiliar terrain, throttled by insufficient supply lines. Officers of various degrees of incompetence fought “the last war.” Above all, the authors emphasize the extent of that August’s carnage. The deaths of thousands in a single battle, the burnings of cities, towns, and villages, the bleeding of munitions and treasure on such a scale that they transformed Europe into a giant cemetery of rotting corpses, where men crawled through mud to survive: all of them hoping this horror would be done by Christmas. "

Book Details

Publisher:August
Published:1914-01-01
Pages:528
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781639369

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

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This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into the heart of a volcanic catastrophe, where a school trip to Indonesia turns into a desperate fight for life when a long-dormant supervolcano erupt...

Our Review

This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into the heart of a volcanic catastrophe, where a school trip to Indonesia turns into a desperate fight for life when a long-dormant supervolcano erupts without warning. The narrative masterfully builds tension from the first ominous tremors to the full-scale pyroclastic fury, immersing young readers in the terrifying reality of natural disasters through the eyes of relatable teen protagonists. As ash clouds darken the sky and lava flows reshape the landscape, the story becomes a pulse-pounding race against time and the elements. The geological accuracy and vivid descriptions of volcanic activity provide both educational value and edge-of-your-seat excitement.

What sets this disaster novel apart is its focus on resourcefulness and teamwork under extreme pressure, as the diverse group of students must pool their knowledge and overcome interpersonal conflicts to survive. The character development feels authentic, with each teen bringing unique strengths and vulnerabilities to their harrowing journey through the burning ring of fire. Young adult readers who crave high-stakes adventure stories will find themselves completely absorbed, while the underlying themes of resilience and cooperation offer meaningful depth. This explosive tale leaves a lasting impression about human endurance when facing nature's raw power.

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