The Fire Thief
Terry Deary
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at 250 WPM4h 13m
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The Fire Thief
by Terry Deary
Published
October 15, 2005
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pages
253
ISBN-13
9780753458181
ISBN-10
0753458187
Description
The Fire Thief hilariously reimagines the myth of Prometheus, the Greek demigod who stole fire from the gods and gave it to the human race. To escape the gods' revenge, Prometheus travels through time to Eden City in 1858. There, he befriends a young orphan, actor, and petty criminal named Jim. When Jim runs into trouble with the law, Prometheus is torn -- if he uses his powers to get his friend out of trouble, he will betray his hiding place to the gods. Terry Deary masterfully interweaves two plots, with action jumping at a whirlwind pace from Mount Olympus to the seedy taverns and elegant mansions of Victorian Eden City. Packed with puns, wisecracks, and sarcastic footnotes, The Fire Thief turns Greek mythology into a laughing matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Fire Thief?
This edition of The Fire Thief has approximately 253 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Fire Thief?
For most readers, The Fire Thief typically takes between 5h 16m and 3h 31m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 63,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 63,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Fire Thief?
The estimated word count for The Fire Thief is approximately 63,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Fire Thief?
The Fire Thief was written by Terry Deary.
When was The Fire Thief published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 15, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.