num_pages: 208
description: Set in 1741 New York City, this hypnotic tale, drawn from an obscure slice of American history, delves into topical issues, where a culture of fear creates a hunger for a scapegoat, and a mob mentality results in the tragic deaths of innocents.
language: English
title: The Color of Fire
titlecomplete: The Color of Fire
genres: Historical, 18th Century, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 460
places: New York City, New York
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers