The Fire Eternal Quotes

“It looked very similar to the screwdriver used by the time-traveling hero of the dragons’ favorite television program.”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“Even when Bonnington is wowing us daily with his shape-shifting tricks (he turned into a small black panther yesterday and almost gave the mailman a heart attack)”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“Disinformation.” She wriggled her nose. “What?” “While the jury’s out, the politicians will have a field day. They can spin the debate whichever way they choose. That’s what’s known as power, Lucy. When the populace is confused, our leaders are well and truly in command.”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“Hi, yeah. It’s Chantelle, in reception. There’s a visitor for you. A girl called Lucy. No, no appointment. She says she knows you. Just a moment.” She muted the line. “He wants to know your last name.” Lucy gulped. On the way here she’d thought about this. Any mention of Pennykettle might leave a trail that her mother could scent. “Black,” she said. “Black?” The receptionist didn’t seem convinced. Lucy smiled. The color of your heart, she thought, but wisely kept her silence.”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“The candle had burned down, right to a stub, but the valentine card was still there beside it, still giving out its message of love.”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“you?” Zanna said. “Nothing,” said Lucy, hiding her phone. “Do you mind not creeping up on me?” “If we’d known you were having a private conversation we’d have left you in peace,” Liz said. “I was texting,” Lucy said. “Of course you were.” Liz sighed and dropped her bag onto a seat as well, only for Zanna to say, “I don’t think I want that cup of coffee after all.” “Oh, great,” said Lucy. “So it’ll be my fault you didn’t get your caffeine hit?” “What is it with you?” Zanna said, squaring”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal

“spirits joined in a circle above him.”
― Chris d'Lacey, The Fire Eternal