Firecracker

by Shane Barker

Although terminally ill with lupus, sixteen-year-old Corey uses his Mormon faith to endure, while his magnetic personality enriches the lives of those around him.

123 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1990

About the author

I'm an avid skier and snowboarder and a former member of the National Ski Patrol. I take long mountain-bike rides with my dog every morning (except in the winter, when we cross-country ski), and then spend the next couple of hours on my farm writing and editing my books. (No office . . . I usually just sit on the tailgate of my truck.) I am a licensed pilot, a certified scuba diver, and an Advanced EMT.

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book changed the way I thought about being a teenager when I was a teenager. I think I read it four times and enjoyed it every one. I really believe that if we were more bold in our goodness the world would only become better and we would rarely look back on our young years with regret. Yep, I would recommend it.

[Hillary Sperry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a teenager and sat on the couch crying I cared so much about the characters in the story. I loved it and recommend it for all teens. A story of love, growth and, what really matters.

Great Story!

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to read with children from about age 10 and up. It will help them to look for the good things in their life and perhaps be a good example to their peers.