Unleashed: The Burning Beach cover

Unleashed: The Burning Beach

Author: Sparkes, Ali

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.2
Points 7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 45505
Points per Word 0.000154

Description

The final book in the Unleashed series follows Mia, a girl with mysterious powers, as she washes up on a remote Irish beach with no memory, knowing only that everyone she loves is dead. Taken in by a small community, she discovers a talent for healing that brings comfort to others, even as her returning memories expose a dark history of terrible deeds. As a shadowy presence twists her mind and enemies close in, she must decide whether to keep hiding or confront the truth before it destroys her.

Quick Summary

If you like mystery mixed with a dash of super-powers, this is a story you'll zip through in a few days. Mia washes up on a beach with no memory, and the moment she's taken in by a kind older couple she's already itching to figure out why she can do the things she can do and why the shore seems to blaze with an odd glow. The book is packed with quick, breezy chapters that keep the tension moving, and there's just enough danger think sudden storms, a few creepy strangers to keep you on your toes without being too scary for younger readers. It's perfect for kids who love a puzzle to solve, especially those who enjoyed the mix of adventure and oddball powers in the "Hilo" graphic novels, and it also has that warm, found-family vibe that makes you care about the characters. Parents will appreciate that the story focuses on bravery, curiosity, and the importance of remembering where you come from, with only mild peril and no graphic content. Overall, it's a fast, fun read that leaves you curious about what Mia will do next.