The fire within

340 pages

English language

Published April 2, 2005 by Orchard Books, Scholastic Inc..

ISBN:
978-0-439-67244-3
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OCLC Number:
243697367

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When college student David Rain rents a room in an unusual boardinghouse full of clay dragons, he has no idea that they, along with some lively squirrels, will help jumpstart his writing career.

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The Fire Within is one of those books that might not seem very special, or as if it would be a worthwhile read, yet is actually a story that will touch the hearts of all who decide to open its cover. In my opinion, the writing style of this first installment is most suitable for someone of a younger age than my own, yet the themes expressed have the ability to capture anyone's interest. This easy read is a favorite of mine and will always remain so.

Throughout the entirety of the novel, a prevalent theme becomes evident; We all have a fire within us, and it is called creativity. This message is expressed in every essence of The Fire Within. The protagonist, David Rain, finds his fire within while discovering inspiration. David manages this only with the help of his special dragon, Gadzooks who often writes ideas down on …

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Subjects

  • Supernatural -- Fiction
  • Squirrels -- Fiction
  • Dragons -- Fiction
  • Authorship -- Fiction
  • Boardinghouses -- Fiction