The Fire Within

Another new series! Keep up with me, people. These ones don't have a name, so I will refer to them as the "Dragon Books" by British author Chris D'Lacey. These books were very uh...interesting to read, because I read the third one before the second. Big mistake. Well. The main focus of the storyline is on the dragons (duh). I've always thought about mythological animals that come to life, and voila, here's a book on that exact topic. I love the little dragon guys. Each one has a different personality and purpose, and the only word that comes to mind when describing their physical appearance is "cute". The human characters, though, did not appeal to me as much. I found them kind of predictable, even the main character.

Plot summary: Clay dragons. Everywhere. That's what college student David Rain sees when he goes to move in with Elizabeth Pennykettle, and her daughter Lucy. Little by little, David explores the secrets behind the tiny clay creatures, and he gets a lot more than he bargained for when Liz gives David his very own dragon. As the story of history, friendship, and squirrels unfolds, David begins to work on a tale of his own.

Related links:

• Author's website