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...?

About the Author

Chris d'Lacey is a hugely talented children's writer. He originally wanted to be a songwriter, and only started writing books when a friend suggested he enter a competition to write a children's story. Since then Chris has had over twenty books published, including Fly, Cherokee, Fly, which was highly commended for the Carnegie Medal.