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{{For|the novel by David Sherman and Dan Cragg|Firestorm (novel)}} |
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| title = Fire Storm |
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| series = ''SOS Adventures'' |
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| pub_date = {{Start date|df=yes|2010|10|07}} |
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| media_type = Print (]) |
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| pages = 220 |
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| isbn = 9780340998878 |
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| oclc = 642284546 |
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| preceded_by = ]<br/>''(2010)' |
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'''''Fire Storm''''' is the second novel of the ''SOS Adventures'' series by Northern Irish author, ], published on 7 October 2010 through ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/642284546 |title=Fire storm (Book, 2010) |publisher=WorldCat |date= |accessdate=29 May 2012}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
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The ''SOS'' team was founded by ] ], Dr. Jimmy Kincaid, who founded the organisation to assist in environmental rescue on a world-wide scale. Within this organisation, an elite team known as the ''Artists'', derived from ''Action Response Team'', exist and Michael Monroe is promoted to this group, despite being ''SOS''s newest member. |
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The novel takes place on the ] island of ], where the missing scientist, Dr. Anna Roper, who is on the island doing "vital" research into both the ] and ], was last seen. The ''SOS'' team, including Monroe, set out to find her. However, the team encounter a series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions on the island.<ref name="thebook">{{cite book|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=5YbugjQJXFsC&printsec=frontcover |title=Fire Storm |publisher=] |first=Colin |last=Bateman |authorlink=Colin Bateman |accessdate=30 May 2012}}</ref> |
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===Characters=== |
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* Michael Monroe – fourteen year old ] and newest member of the ''SOS'' team. |
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* Katya – teenage member of ''SOS''. |
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* Joe Kabui – fourteen year old ] boy whose father is killed by bandits. |
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* Dr. Jimmy Kincaid – millionaire founder of ''SOS''. |
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* Dr. Anna Roper – missing scientist and the reason that the ''SOS'' team are on ]; sister of Jimmy Kincaid. |
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* Mr. Crown – ''SOS'' team member who specialises in combat. |
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* Bailey – ''SOS''s ]. |
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* Bonsoir – ] and ] for ''SOS''. |
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* Dr. Faustus – ''SOS''s ]. |
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* Tracker Mark – ]. |
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==Development== |
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The title of the novel refers to an ] of a volcano on New Ireland while the team are still present.<ref name="thebook"/><ref name="bookbag">{{cite web|url=http://thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/index.php?title=SOS_Adventure:_Fire_Storm_by_Colin_Bateman |title=SOS Adventure: Fire Storm by Colin Bateman |publisher=The Bookbag |date=11 November 2010 |accessdate=30 May 2012 |first=Linda |last=Lawlor}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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{{Quote box|align=left |width=25% |salign=center |quote=A ] this is not, and readers of delicate ] should avoid reading it just after a heavy meal. But if you enjoy heart-stopping action, imminent death and crazy, heroic ], then this book is just what you want. |source=Linda Lawlor, ''The Bookbag''<ref name="bookbag"/>}} |
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The novel was well received. Janet Clarke, of ''School Librarian'' magazine, called the novel an "action packed thriller", stating "once you enter into the spirit of the book it is fast paced and entertaining". Of the characters, Clarke found them to be, on the whole, plausible and stated that "Michael and Katya have a relaxed friendly relationship". She conculdes by stating that, of the novel as a whole; "you certainly want to know how it's all going to end".<ref>{{cite magazine |magazine=() School Librarian |first=Janet |last=Clarke |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-268222603.html |publisher=] |date=22 September 2011 |accessdate=30 May 2012 |title=Bateman, Colin: Fire Storm. (Young adult review) |volume=59 |issue=#3}} {{Subscription required|date=May 2012}}</ref> |
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Linda Lawlor, reviewing for ''The Bookbag'' commented on the unrealistic nature of the plot, stating "The reader must not expect the dangers and challenges faced by the two young adventurers to be realistic: despite the serious ecological message this is a thriller, pure and simple", following this up with that "once you accept that premise, the book is thoroughly enjoyable". Lawlor does state that "it would have been interesting to know a little more about Katya and how she joined the team", finding that "her character seems to float in a ]". She found that Batemans "attitude to portraying danger and pain is quite uncompromising", stating that "the reader's emotions are deeply involved in the story". Lawlor awarded the novel a score of four out of five stars overall.<ref name="bookbag"/> |
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===Awards and nominations=== |
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The novel was short-listed for the ] Children's Book of the Year 2010.<ref> {{Dead link|date=May 2012}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* at Love Reading 4 Kids |
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{{Colin Bateman}} |
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