"Firestarter" is a science fiction novel written by Stephen King, published in 1980. The story follows a young girl named Charlie McGee, who possesses the psychic ability to create fire with her mind. This power, known as pyrokinesis, makes her a target for a secret government agency that seeks to control her abilities for their own purposes. As Charlie and her father, Andy McGee, try to escape from the agency, they face numerous challenges and dangers. The novel explores themes of parental protection, the consequences of power, and the struggle for freedom against oppressive forces.