"The Fire Within" by Chris D'Lacey

David, a college student, becomes the tenant of Liz and her 11 year old daughter Lucy. At first he thinks the are a little quirky with all the dragon statues about, but then strange things start happening. In trying to help a squirrel survive a hostile neighbor and an angry crow, he starts to write a story. The dragon his new landlord has given him becomes kind of a muse for the story as it seems to be coming true as he writes. There is something going on with this landlady and all her dragons. Can he figure out the secret? Can he save the poor squirrel? Will he have a happy ending to his story?

Fun book, read it pretty quick as the copy I got had large print and was well spaced. I would say 3rd grade and up. There was no spell magic, but it is a dragon story so.... There is a little romance, completely innocent. A little light suspense, but nothing a child couldn't handle. I really enjoyed it. I would recommend it to any of my children, I think they will all enjoy it.

Rating:

Momlady......5P