The Last Dragon Chronicles: The Fire Within

Name: The Last Dragon Chronicles: The Fire Within
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781841215334
Price: 19.99 NZD
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Series: The Last Dragon Chronicles

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Summary

The Fire Within is a captivating children's story about a college student named David, who moves into a new home and discovers magical clay dragons made by his landlady. These dragons come with mystical abilities and help him unlock his creativity as he embarks on journeys with intriguing characters, all while exploring themes of friendship and imagination. It combines an engaging blend of fantasy and reality that captivates young readers.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories that blend the magic of dragons with heartwarming friendships. Filled with intrigue and imagination, it invites readers into a world where the ordinary meets the fantastical, perfect for igniting the creative minds of young readers.

The Last Dragon Chronicles: The Fire Within

David's new lodgings have a magical atmosphere...

David's new lodgings have a magical atmosphere...

Description

'David ran a hand through his mop of brown hair. Dragons. It was certainly different from his last set of lodgings, where all you got were spiders and the occasional mouse. "It's perfect," he said.'

When David arrives at Wayward Crescent he has no idea what lurks inside the Pennykettle house. Only when he's given his own special dragon does he begin to unlock their mysterious secrets, and to discover the fire within...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey is praised for its imaginative blend of realism and fantasy, appealing to those who enjoy dragons and unexpected twists. The series is noted for its improvement with each installment, and the story is described as quirky, well-written, and magical. It skillfully combines realism and magic, providing a satisfying conclusion that captivates readers and suspends disbelief.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781841215334

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orchard Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 253g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Chris d'Lacey was born in Malta. However, he has lived the majority of his life in Leicester. After graduating from York University with a biology degree, he went to Leicester University where he has worked for the past twenty-two years as a research scientist. Chris never had plans to become a writer - his teenage wish was to become a famous songwriter! Chris has published books with Orchard Books, Transworld, Scholastic and Egmont. His first children's book Fly, Cherokee, Fly was highly commended for the 1999 Carnegie Medal. However, Chris claims his own favourite is The Fire Within which took him fifteen years to write and is a mixture of stories, one of which he was writing for his wife, Jay, as a surprise present. Chris lives with Jay in Leicester. He is a keen Leicester City fan and has ambitions to visit the Arctic, fly in a space shuttle, own a racehorse, have a record on Top of the Pops and beat his five-year-old nephew on the Playstation!