The Fire Within (The Last Dragon Chronicles #1) (Volume 1) - Couverture souple

D'Lacey, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0439672449 ISBN 13 : 9780439672443

Editeur : Scholastic Paperbacks, 2007

Synopsis

Best-selling author, Chris d'Lacey, brings us a magical story about mysterious hand crafted clay dragons who have unusual powers. When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of hand crafted, clay dragons that comes to life and has magical powers. David's personalized dragon, Gadzooks, can forecast the future, and inspires him to write a story which reveals the truth behind an unsolved mystery close to home. The story has an unhappy ending, and when David realizes the consequences of it he is angry. Then David finds Gadzooks crying and near death, and he discovers that these special dragons die when they are not loved. Soon David is forced to save his friend and unlock the powers of the fire within.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

A riveting story about inspiration and creativity and not giving up (Leicester Mercury 2002-01-08)

I would recommend this book to those who like dragons and fantasy, but also aren't afraid of a twist! (Matthew Wilce, Wadebridge School Teen Titles 2013-02-01)

I would recommend this book to those who like dragons and fantasy, but also aren't afraid of a twist! (Teen Titles)

This series just gets better and better. (The Ultimate Book Guide)

A brilliant story, quirky and well-written. An intelligent, sensitive, and magical book. (The Bookseller)

A delightful story which skilfully blends realism and magic into a very satisfying conclusion. (Carousel)

This is a magical book in every respect. Chris d'Lacey combines the realistic and the magical to such an effect that all disbelief is suspended. Readers will be entranced. (TES)

Biographie de l'auteur

Chris d'Lacey is the author of several highly acclaimed books, including the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles: THE FIRE WITHIN, ICEFIRE, FIRE STAR, THE FIRE ETERNAL, DARK FIRE, FIRE WORLD, and THE FIRE ASCENDING. Additionally, he is the author of the middle-grade series The Dragons of Wayward Crescent, also published by Orchard Books. He lives in Devon, England, with his wife, where he is at work on his next book.

Visit www.scholastic.com/LastDragonChronicles to learn more about Chris d'Lacey's books.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Scholastic Paperbacks
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0439672449
• ISBN 13: 9780439672443
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352