Books with author Chris d'Lacey

Does David believe in the power of dragons?When David moves in with Liz and her eleven-year-old daughter, Lucy, he discovers a collection of clay dragons that may-or may not- come to life. David's own special dragon inspires him to write a story, which reveals the secrets behind a mystery. Soon David, in order to solve the mystery and save his dragon, must master the magic of the fire within, not only with his hands, but also with his heart.

This gastropodic adventure tells the tale of Darren, a young entrepreneur trying to rid his neighbor's garden of snails. Arming himself with a flashlight, a jam jar, and a pocketful of spinach, Darren tackles his mission with gusto, only to find that his neighbor is unwilling to pay for his hard work. That's when he encounters an enormous, slimy, talking snail that is more than willing to help Darren exact his revenge. Full of illustrations and comic strip–like speech bubbles, this story will appeal to the zany side of both adults and children.

With the Earth on the brink of recolonisation by dragons, David Rain is sent on an important mission: to seek out and destroy a trace of dark fire, the deadliest force in the universe. But with success could come a terrible price, the sacrifice of a beloved clay dragon. How much does the life of one small dragon count, when the alternative is the birth of a darkling...?