The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey

352 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy adventurous medium-paced

Description

When David moves in with Liz 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 sol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,747 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 72%
adventurous 68%
mysterious 42%
funny 40%
hopeful 30%
emotional 24%
relaxing 16%
inspiring 6%
reflective 6%
sad 6%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 43%
medium 41%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Plot: 32% | Character: 30%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 61% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.53

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