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The Fire Within

by Chris d'Lacey · 2001

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A magical adventure about the power of dragons...

When David moves in with Elizabeth Pennykettle and her eleven-year-old daughter, Lucy, he discovers a collection of clay dragons that come to life. David's own special dragon inspires him to write a story, which reveals the secrets behind a mystery. In order to solve the mystery and save his dragon, David must master the magic of the fire within - not only with his hands but also with his heart.

Genre
dragonsdragonsMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thisurban fantasyurban fantasyMore like thisLess of thismysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisanimalsanimalsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
medium · 340 pages

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