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Fire World (The Last Dragon Chronicles #6)
David and the dragons are back in the latest installment in the NY TIMES bestselling Last Dragon Chronicles!
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After destroying a trace of dark fire, David, Zanna, and the Pennykettle dragons vanished. In a brand-new world, Co:per:nica, which runs parallel to that of Crescent Lane, firebirds roam the ancient librarium, a museum for books. But when 12-year-old David and Rosann
Hardcover, 576 pages
Published
April 26th 2011
by Orchard Books
(first published January 1st 2011)
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Aug 26, 2012
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This is more of a review of the entire series but oh well. Personally I found the first two book intriguing and interesting I found myself liking very much david and Zanna as well as the family and the quirky dragons. The first book was most definetly my favourite because it was kept simple whilst still having a readable storyline, the second I liked to apart from having to read all that junk from the bears point of view which whilst yes I see as necessary was boring and lengthy.
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This is the sixth book in the series and I haven’t read the others in a while anyone coming to this book without the others is definitely going to be confused. I liked some of the settings and creatures created like the librarium, a book museum, and the fire birds and dragons, but the setting and time of the story kept changing and made I hard to follow and at times I didn't know what had just happened. Chris d'Lacey does a great job making his characters diverse and interesting and does a good...more
For one of the few times in my life I am actually nearly at a loss for words. Expressing the boundless veneration I have for Fire World and its author seems daunting and nearly impossible. This was one of those rare times where I actually chewed a book before swallowing it, instead of devouring it outright. I cannot pretend to do justice to this book through a review, but as I am a writer, I am compelled to make the attempt.
Fire World is the sixth and most recent installment of the Last Dragon C...more
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I thought that this book was great! A reason why I liked this book is because Its in a different dimension. I thought that Co:pern:ica was really cool, especially because it was futuristic. I really like 'visions' of the future, because it shows ideas of what the world might look like in 20 years from now. For example, on page 13, when Thorren talks to the com:puter, that is a different feature that seems futuristic. Also because there is magic in it. For example, when Rosa talks to the Firebird...more
I have just been more and more disappointed in this series, it has gotten so convoluted. We don’t pick up where Dark Fire left off. Instead this story follows a little boy named David on the world of Co:per:nica. There are vague parallels to the characters in all the previous books. Eventually there is some explanation of why we are following the characters in this world and how they connect to the characters in the other world, but it wasn’t enough to save this story especially at almost 600 pa...more
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This fantasy's summary made me want to read it to find out more about the firebirds, dragons, and the future world the characters inhabit, but I was very disappointed. I almost stopped reading it twice and should have. The author, Chris d'Lacey) had to explain too many times what was going on or had gone on. I don't think that would be necessary if the writing were better. It's unfortunate, too, because of the interesting ideas involved, such as the people of Copernica not reproducimg the tradit...more
Since this is the sixth book in the series, anyone coming to this one without the others is likely to be quite disoriented. I loved the librarium, a book museum, and the fire birds and dragons, but there was quite a bit of shifting in time and place that made reading it a chore at times. The author has created a wonderful villain in Aunt Gwyneth and intriguing characters in David and Rosa. I disliked having them suddenly age so quickly at one point in the book since I was just started to enjoy t...more
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[Jacob] I loved this book because the storyline was great and I loved the characters. 4 stars
I agree with some others who stated that this was not as good as the others in the series. It was quite different, but I found it really interesting because of that fact. It had been a long while since reading any of the books in the series so I had to remind myself who everyone was. This was the perfect book to do that with because the characters were being introduced anew. I really wonder why he chose to put so obvious a connection to religion in this one. The others seemed to touch briefly o...more
I LOVE the Last Dragon Chronicles in there entirety. However, I feel as if this book had hardly next-to-nothing to do with the whole series. Chris D'Lacey originally planned for it to be a stand-alone book, so people new to the series could read it and still understand it. I didn't really like the concept of this book, as it had little to do with the rest, but, I also feel that it was a great read, and was very enjoyable and wacky. I loved being in the alien word of Co:pern:ica, where people cou...more
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What can I say? It's improved on Dark Fire (makes a lot more sense) but it is a far step down from The Fire Within. I think the series has been on a gradual decline since Ice Fire, and d'Lacey's habit of writing cliffhanger endings to his books is just plain annoying. Honestly, I'm looking forward to reading The Fire Ascending, both because I enjoy the series (despite it's many flaws), and because it's the final book and I'm guaranteed (I hope) a final ending that wraps everything up. Fire World...more
Fire World is by far the best book I've read so far. David is the best character in my opinion. He's really brave, he can change into a polar bear, he's an eccentric which in Copernica is dangerous to them. Rosa is kinda annoying, she's always nagging and being bossy. His mom and dad are nice, his mom is nice and reassuring, his dad is pretty much a mad scientist. If I could change the book I would take the imagineering out because it makes them to lazy. I hope Aunt Gwyneth stays dead shes a hor...more
Fire World is a completely different setting from the rest of the series, all the characters are there but they have different names. Except David and Gwyneth.
I love the last dragon chronicles and this was not what i was expecting, this is both good and bad. Good because it shows that Chris D' Lacey is an exceptionally good writer and can imagine out of the box. Bad because i really enjoyed the previous novels storyline.
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I love the last dragon chronicles and this was not what i was expecting, this is both good and bad. Good because it shows that Chris D' Lacey is an exceptionally good writer and can imagine out of the box. Bad because i really enjoyed the previous novels storyline.
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“Sometimes.”
There is a tapestry, on the 108th floor of the Librarium, that tells of a great battle, the Battle of Isenfier, that is taking place on a distant planet: Earth. The battle is between the Ix- pure, negative fain (spirit) and the dragons, magnificent creatures of might and power. But they are not what is important- for also on the Tapestry are several humans. Two couples standing together, and a girl with wings holding a small clay dragon. These...more
“Sometimes.”
There is a tapestry, on the 108th floor of the Librarium, that tells of a great battle, the Battle of Isenfier, that is taking place on a distant planet: Earth. The battle is between the Ix- pure, negative fain (spirit) and the dragons, magnificent creatures of might and power. But they are not what is important- for also on the Tapestry are several humans. Two couples standing together, and a girl with wings holding a small clay dragon. These...more
In a world called Co:pern:ica, lives a twelve year old boy that has been sent to live in a librarium. There he meets Rosa, Mr.Henry and many firebirds. David, Rosa and Mr.Henry can only go on the floors up to Floor Fourty-Two. No one has been on Floor Fourty-Three, except for the firebirds.
Reasons why I like this book-
Reason 1- I couldn't stop reading.
Reason 2- I could imagine what was happening.
Reason 3- It made me wonder, are there planets out somewhere in the universe with forms of life?
Reasons why I like this book-
Reason 1- I couldn't stop reading.
Reason 2- I could imagine what was happening.
Reason 3- It made me wonder, are there planets out somewhere in the universe with forms of life?
I mistakenly read this book before its precluding fourth and fifth books of the series. While entertaining, it had nothing to do with the original story line as I remember it in books one-three, save a few very vague references.. Maybe books four and five are the links I'm missing to make sense of it.
My only really complaint is the creations of "new" words just by throwing in a colon. Like com:puter. Or ec:centric. The meaning doesn't change from the original word. While utterly pointless, it wa...more
My only really complaint is the creations of "new" words just by throwing in a colon. Like com:puter. Or ec:centric. The meaning doesn't change from the original word. While utterly pointless, it wa...more
The worst of the series in my opinion. More of a break from the drama and reestablishing most of what we already know and were fairly certain of. Everything takes place on Co:pern:ica, a world between our demention and the Fain's demention of Ki:mera. The story and items in the story are shoved in your face screaming: "Look I'm similar but not the same as what you know!" (Point in case-a "katt") I just kept reading because there's one book left and its gotta be good.
"Fire World" by Chris d'Lacey is fabulous add to the series. This book is fantasy. The new setting and characters match the ones in the last few books. This is the story in a brand new way. This book is ultimately my new favorite of the series. I think it's amazing that the author came up with this. The book starts with David(his name is still David) as a young child. He is on a new world called Copernica. I don't want to give anything away, but if you like this type of book it is a must read.
This book starts out with a 12 year old boy named David. He is having these horrific dreams that are making him morph. Well, this only begins a fantastical journey when he is imprisoned in this huge, antiquated librarium. He meets Rosa and together they being a trek that will end with a new world in another time continuum.
I really love this series. The author's imagination keeps the reader's attention. I can't wait for the next book. I read this series out of order so I will want to go back and...more
I really love this series. The author's imagination keeps the reader's attention. I can't wait for the next book. I read this series out of order so I will want to go back and...more
In the book,Fire World, by Chris d'Lacey, David, who lives on a world between Earth and Ki:Mera called, Co:pern:ica and david goes into a librarium with a girl named, rossana. harlan, davids dad, tries to see what happened to his son from a tape and make the results clearer; and fails...uterly. instead, he sets off a time rift, so everyonne turns older. Gwillana is out and about, and is now a SUPERIOR AUNT! meaning, if she ever gets her hands on the legendary Authrosis claw (which she does, but...more
I really did not like that the fact they did a new setting and characters but they were alike. I started reading the first book a year ago and never read it again till now. So what im saying is that i did not like that they started this all over and putting small things like a polar bear and other things like that from the past books.
I have never experienced a more dramatic, emotion, and imaginative book than that of Fire World.
Chris d'Lacey created a new form of writing, I don't know how he did it, he just did. There isn't that much action through the book, and a lot doesn't happen, but yet it captivates you so well. I have no idea how Chris managed to pull this off, I just can't say enough about it. Fire World was truly, probably, the best book ever.
Chris d'Lacey created a new form of writing, I don't know how he did it, he just did. There isn't that much action through the book, and a lot doesn't happen, but yet it captivates you so well. I have no idea how Chris managed to pull this off, I just can't say enough about it. Fire World was truly, probably, the best book ever.
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This was a great book because it had many cool thing explained in it such as the abilitie to create something out of thin air which is called imaginering and this book also had some science fiction in it which made it more intresting because i like science fiction.
This book was really good! It's my third favorite book in the series, surpassed by "the fire ascending" and "dark fire." The plot can be a bit confusing if you haven't read the others, but it still deserves a five star review. I'll read this again, for sure!
I truly LOVED this book!!!!!!!! Chris D'Lacey is a downright GENIUS!!!!!!! This is my favorite book in the "Last Dragon Chronicles" so far!!!!! I can't wait for the next book!- Mr D'Lacey, if you're reading this, PLEASE hurry up with the next book!!!!!!!!!!!!
At the beginning it can become really confusing. A completely new line of characters appear along with a whole other world. But if you can get into it good enough things become more clear. The end leaves you hanging though...................
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He 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.
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