Dragonfire by Anne Forbes (English) Paperback Book

Description: Dragonfire by Anne Forbes Feuding faery lords, missing whisky, magic carpets, firestones and ancient spells in the middle of Edinburgh. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Well, I didnt ask to be a pigeon! . . . I wanted to be an eagle, didnt I? . . . Why couldnt we have been eagles instead of pigeons? What a life! Nothing but cooo, cooo and peck, peck, all the time."". . . This is the High Street not the Highlands! Were no here to cause a sensation, and . . . if it werent for your stupidity, we wouldnt be here in the first place!"Stroppy pigeons in Edinburghs Old Town. Its not a normal part of daily life -- but things are never going to be the same again.Clara and Neil have always known the MacArthurs, the little people who live under Arthurs Seat, in Holyrood Park, but they are not quite prepared for what else is living under the hill. Feuding faery lords, missing whisky, magic carpets, firestones and ancient spells . . . where will it end? And how did it all start? Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh Fringe and Military Tattoo this is a fast-paced comic adventure, full of magic, mayhem and mystery -- and a dragon. Author Biography Anne Forbes was born in Edinburgh and trained as a teacher. In 1966 she moved to Kuwait and worked for many years at an Anglo-American School. She is married with one daughter and now divides her time between homes in Scotland and Kuwait. Dragonfire is her first novel. Review For a debut novel, this is brilliant...The story, because of its location is very credible...The pace is fast moving, very readable and at times very funny. It is well researched and plausible, and could well be the first in a series with the same children and the MacArthurs having further adventures. A well deserved addition to any school collection, and a book that would be perfect for giving. --Janette Perkins, School Librarian journal, Winter 2006 Set against a background of the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Festival Fringe it makes a diverting read which, refreshingly, mocks the convention its written in. Anne Forbes has a vivid imagination which she has put to good use. --Carousel, The Guide To Childrens Books, Autumn 2006 Long Description Well, I didnt ask to be a pigeon! _ I wanted to be an eagle, didnt I? _ Why couldnt we have been eagles instead of pigeons? What a life! Nothing but cooo, cooo and peck, peck, all the time. - This is the High Street not the Highlands! Were no here to cause a sensation, and - if it werent for your stupidity, we wouldnt be here in the first place! Stroppy pigeons in Edinburghs Old Town. Its not a normal part of daily life -- but things are never going to be the same again. Clara and Neil have always known the MacArthurs, the little people who live under Arthurs Seat, in Holyrood Park, but they are not quite prepared for what else is living under the hill. Feuding faery lords, missing whisky, magic carpets, firestones and ancient spells . . . where will it end? And how did it all start? Set against the backdrop of the Edinburgh Fringe and Military Tattoo this is a fast-paced comic adventure, full of magic, mayhem and mystery -- and a dragon. Review Text For a debut novel, this is brilliantThe story, because of its location is very credibleThe pace is fast moving, very readable and at times very funny. It is well researched and plausible, and could well be the first in a series with the same children and the MacArthurs having further adventures. A well deserved addition to any school collection, and a book that would be perfect for giving.--Janette Perkins, School Librarian journal, Winter 2006Set against a background of the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Festival Fringe it makes a diverting read which, refreshingly, mocks the convention its written in. Anne Forbes has a vivid imagination which she has put to good use.--Carousel, The Guide To Childrens Books, Autumn 2006 Review Quote For a debut novel, this is brilliant...The story, because of its location is very credible...The pace is fast moving, very readable and at times very funny. It is well researched and plausible, and could well be the first in a series with the same children and the MacArthurs having further adventures. A well deserved addition to any school collection, and a book that would be perfect for giving.--Janette Perkins, School Librarian journal, Winter 2006Set against a background of the Edinburgh Tattoo and the Festival Fringe it makes a diverting read which, refreshingly, mocks the convention its written in. Anne Forbes has a vivid imagination which she has put to good use.--Carousel, The Guide To Childrens Books, Autumn 2006 Details ISBN0863155529 Author Anne Forbes Short Title DRAGONFIRE Publisher Floris Books Language English ISBN-10 0863155529 ISBN-13 9780863155529 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Residence US Imprint Kelpies Audience Age 8-12 Series Kelpies DOI 10.1604/9780863155529 UK Release Date 2006-04-27 NZ Release Date 2006-04-27 Pages 248 Publication Date 2006-04-27 Series Number 1 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2006-04-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2753804;

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