Marked by Fire
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| Author | Joyce Carol Thomas |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's novel |
Publication date | January 1, 1982 |
| Publication place | United States |
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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.
