Marked by Fire
| Author | Joyce Carol Thomas |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
Publication date | January 1, 1982 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | |
Marked by Fire is a 1982 novel by Joyce Carol Thomas. It co-won the 1983 National Book Award for Children's Books in the paperback category with A Place Apart by Paula Fox.[1][a]
The story follows the life of Abyssinia "Abby" Jackson, whose home in Oklahoma is destroyed by a tornado and fire. Her father's name was Strong and her mother's Patience.
Notes
- ^ From 1980 to 1983, there were awards for hardcover and paperback books in many categories. Almost all of the paperback award-winners were reprints, but Marked by Fire was original in 1982.
References
- ^ "National Book Awards – 1983". National Book Foundation. Retrieved 2012-02-22.