The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey

340 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,699 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
adventurous 69%
funny 39%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 32%
emotional 23%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 4%
reflective 4%
sad 4%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 39%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 33% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.53

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