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The Last Dragon Chronicles #1-5
The Last Dragon Chronicles Complete Set, Books 1-5: The Fire Within, Icefire, Fire Star, The Fire Eternal, and Dark Fire
When David Rain moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of handcrafted clay dragons that come to life and have magical powers. David even gets his own personalized dragon, Gadzooks, who can forecast the future. As David explores the dragon world, he finds himself drawn down a path from which there is no going back ... to the very heart of the legend of dragons and the mysterious ancient secret of the Icefire. Chris D'Lacey's action-packed series -- which begins with the adventures of David Rain and continues with those of his daughter, Alexa -- offers smart, funny, and compelling fantasy for dragon fans and readers of all ages. Includes The Fire Within, Icefire, Fire Star, The Fire Eternal, and Dark Fire.
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First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Chris d'Lacey
87 books1,116 followersHe was born in Valetta, Malta, but as a child moved first to Leicester and then to Bolton. After gaining a degree in biology from the University of York, he returned to Leicester and got a job at the University of Leicester in their Pre-Clinical Sciences department.
Originally his writing was confined to songs and he didn't turn to fiction until he was 32. His first piece of work was a 250,000 word story about polar bears for his wife, Jay, to accompany a stuffed polar bear he had bought her as a Christmas present.
He didn't write another story for seven years, until he heard about a competition to write a story for young children with a prize of £2,000. The resulting book, A Hole at the Pole, also about polar bears, didn't win - but he sent it off to a publisher, who accepted it.
His first children's novel, Fly, Cherokee, Fly, was published in 1998 and subsequently shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It was inspired by the time he found an injured pigeon in Victoria Park and nursed it back to health at home. It became a family pet and lived for 14 years in a birdbox attached to the back of the house. All of its offspring were given the names of different Native American tribes, which is where the title of the book comes from.)
He has since written over twenty children's books, including Pawnee Warrior (a sequel to Fly, Cherokee, Fly), a collaborative novel with fellow children's author Linda Newbery (From E To You), and the best-selling, award-winning The Last Dragon Chronicles. His books often contain environmental themes, and events based on things that have happened to him.
In July 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for his contributions to children's literature. Although writing is now his main source of income, he still works at the university as the operator of the confocal microscope.
His favourite children's books are the Paddington Bear series and The Hobbit, and his favourite children's authors are Allan Ahlberg and Roald Dahl. Chris D'Lacey has written many books like Ice Fire and Fire Star, but his most famous book was Dark Fire, the fifth book in The Last Dragon Chronicles.
Originally his writing was confined to songs and he didn't turn to fiction until he was 32. His first piece of work was a 250,000 word story about polar bears for his wife, Jay, to accompany a stuffed polar bear he had bought her as a Christmas present.
He didn't write another story for seven years, until he heard about a competition to write a story for young children with a prize of £2,000. The resulting book, A Hole at the Pole, also about polar bears, didn't win - but he sent it off to a publisher, who accepted it.
His first children's novel, Fly, Cherokee, Fly, was published in 1998 and subsequently shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. It was inspired by the time he found an injured pigeon in Victoria Park and nursed it back to health at home. It became a family pet and lived for 14 years in a birdbox attached to the back of the house. All of its offspring were given the names of different Native American tribes, which is where the title of the book comes from.)
He has since written over twenty children's books, including Pawnee Warrior (a sequel to Fly, Cherokee, Fly), a collaborative novel with fellow children's author Linda Newbery (From E To You), and the best-selling, award-winning The Last Dragon Chronicles. His books often contain environmental themes, and events based on things that have happened to him.
In July 2002 he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Leicester for his contributions to children's literature. Although writing is now his main source of income, he still works at the university as the operator of the confocal microscope.
His favourite children's books are the Paddington Bear series and The Hobbit, and his favourite children's authors are Allan Ahlberg and Roald Dahl. Chris D'Lacey has written many books like Ice Fire and Fire Star, but his most famous book was Dark Fire, the fifth book in The Last Dragon Chronicles.
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December 11, 2016
I loved this book. Everyone should read it. I thought it was the best books I ever read until I read Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
May 3, 2011
I began this series, since I read anything my 11 year old grand daughter is reading :-) While it's not up there with Harry Potter for me, d"Lacey has woven a fascinating story based on the premise that dragone once ruled the world, and they had a special connection to certain humans.
Liz Pennykettle and her daughter Lucy are two of these humans--and they are descendents of the woman who caught the tear of the "last dragon". The plot can be found by googling--what I love are the characters--David Rain, the central male figure with his special connection to both dragons and polar bears. Liz and Lucy, with their red hair, green eyes, and magical connection to the little pottery dragons they create. And Zanna, a young woman who discovers she is a sybil.
At the heart of the books is an environmental message--and the melting of the polar ice caps is one of the main plot turning points. For me, the idea that the dragons' return could save us relates to my own hope that human imagination can stretch us to find new ways to heal what we have been destroying.
Fast-paced, interesting, unusual--I'm eager for the last book in the series to come out this year!
Liz Pennykettle and her daughter Lucy are two of these humans--and they are descendents of the woman who caught the tear of the "last dragon". The plot can be found by googling--what I love are the characters--David Rain, the central male figure with his special connection to both dragons and polar bears. Liz and Lucy, with their red hair, green eyes, and magical connection to the little pottery dragons they create. And Zanna, a young woman who discovers she is a sybil.
At the heart of the books is an environmental message--and the melting of the polar ice caps is one of the main plot turning points. For me, the idea that the dragons' return could save us relates to my own hope that human imagination can stretch us to find new ways to heal what we have been destroying.
Fast-paced, interesting, unusual--I'm eager for the last book in the series to come out this year!
November 26, 2021
Sounds interesting.
January 16, 2026
Another series that fed my dragon obsession. Don't remember the plot of this one either, but I know I loved it.
September 3, 2011
The series begins with a college student (David Rain) renting a room from a lady with a young daughter. Liz Pennykettle creates dragons that move. Her daughter, Lucy, loves squirrels and David helps her relocate a squirrel their neighbor hates. David, with the help of a dragon made by Liz, then writes a story about the squirrels.
In later books we find that David is really a world travellor with a mission to help ressurect the dragons on earth. He enlists the help of the Pennykettles, their neighbor Henry and his girlfriend- sometimes without their permission.
Ancient dragon legends, people who can change into polar bears, evil entities that enter earth from another world, dragons resurrecting, a world where thoughts create what people have and a library that saves that world are all part of this story.
The story starts off slowly but after book 2 or 3 gets very interesting. Book 6 is especially interesting, getting the first 4-star rating in the series from me.
Not as good as Harry Potter, this story nevertheless is engaging. I still have book 7 to read, so maybe i'll up the star level, if all the loose ends are resolved in a fantastic manner.(less)
In later books we find that David is really a world travellor with a mission to help ressurect the dragons on earth. He enlists the help of the Pennykettles, their neighbor Henry and his girlfriend- sometimes without their permission.
Ancient dragon legends, people who can change into polar bears, evil entities that enter earth from another world, dragons resurrecting, a world where thoughts create what people have and a library that saves that world are all part of this story.
The story starts off slowly but after book 2 or 3 gets very interesting. Book 6 is especially interesting, getting the first 4-star rating in the series from me.
Not as good as Harry Potter, this story nevertheless is engaging. I still have book 7 to read, so maybe i'll up the star level, if all the loose ends are resolved in a fantastic manner.(less)
February 17, 2011
Some of these I have liked more than others. I keep reading because I want to know what happens, but sometimes I wish I could know sooner. I'm still reading Dark Fire so I might change my mind when I'm done.
October 4, 2015
At the start of the series it was really exited and I was absolutely hooked but as the series went on I gradually became less and less interested. I unfortunately didn't finish the series because there were better books that I could be reading. I rated it 3 out of 5
January 25, 2011
this series was very epic! thew best book I ever read!! everyone who loves fiction should read this.
May 1, 2013
It is a pretty good book but some of the parts are boring
November 27, 2013
I loved this series a lot. Probably one of my favourite series ever
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August 26, 2016I loved this series because of the excitement when you discover something, and I just loved how the author described things in this story!
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June 16, 2011BRILL ALL HAV GREAT STORY LINES
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