Dragonfire
Published on 29. November 2013
248 pages
978-1-78250-073-5 (ISBN)
Description
Clara and Neil have always known the MacArthurs, the little people who live under Arthur's Seat, in Holyrood Park, but they are not quite prepared for what else is living under the legendary hill. Feuding faery lords, missing whisky, magic carpets, firestones and ancient spells are just the start.
Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh Fringe and Military Tattoo this is a fast-paced comic adventure, full of magic, mayhem and mystery -- and, of course, a dragon.
Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh Fringe and Military Tattoo this is a fast-paced comic adventure, full of magic, mayhem and mystery -- and, of course, a dragon.
Reviews / Votes
'For a debut novel, this is brilliant... The pace is fast moving, very readable and at times very funny... A well deserved addition to any school collection.'--Janette Perkins, School Librarian Journal,
'... a diverting read which, refreshingly, mocks the convention it's written in. Anne Forbes has a vivid imagination which she has put to good use.'
-- Carousel, The Guide To Children's Books
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Floris Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-1-78250-073-5 (9781782500735)
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Person
Anne Forbes was born in Edinburgh and trained as a teacher. In 1966 she moved to Kuwait and worked for many years at an Anglo-American School. She is married with one daughter and now divides her time between homes in Scotland and Kuwait.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Prologue
- 1. Jarishan
- 2. Amgarad Attacks
- 3. Faery Folk
- 4. The Great Whisky Robbery
- 5. Past Times
- 6. Secret Passages
- 7. The MacArthurs
- 8. Rothlan's Story
- 9. The Dragon's Lair
- 10. Pigeon Post
- 11. Plots and Plans
- 12. Operation Arthur
- 13. Firestones
- 14. The Loch Ness Monster
- 15. Summer in Jarishan
- 16. Emergency Flight
- 17. Magic Carpets
- 18. Mischief the Cat
- 19. Nightmare Times
- 20. The Pickpocket
- 21. Mobiles and Merging
- 22. The Edinburgh Tattoo
- 23. Kidnapped
- 24. Dragonfire
- 25. Preparations for War
- 26. Journey to Jarishan
- 27. The Storm Carriers
- 28. Clara's Adventure
- 29. Amgarad's Agony
- 30. Dragonsleep
- 31. Battle of the Giants
- 32. Healing Hexes
- 33. Prince Kalman
- 34. A Matter of Time
- 35. Here Be Dragons
- Dance of the Dervishes
- Copyright
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