Enna Burning

    Enna Burning

    by Shannon Hale

    Ages 12-182004
    Young Adult

    The second book in Shannon Hale's Books of Bayern series follows Enna, a young woman who discovers she has the dangerous power to create and control fire. As war threatens her homeland of Bayern, Enna struggles to master her volatile abilities while grappling with the destructive nature of her gift and its toll on her body and mind. The story explores themes of power and responsibility, the costs of war, friendship and loyalty, and finding balance between personal desires and duty to others.

    2004Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Romance

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    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Moderate
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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