The Fire Within by Chris d'Lacey

352 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous medium-paced
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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 2,344 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
adventurous 64%
funny 39%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 31%
emotional 23%
relaxing 16%
sad 9%
reflective 8%
inspiring 6%
challenging 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 42%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 32% | Character: 31%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.53

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