The sixth and penultimate title in this bestselling fantasy sequence that started with The Fire Within, followed by Icefire, Fire Star, Fire Eternal and Dark Fire.

Chris d'Lacey's wonderful storytelling takes us on a journey with familiar characters - in an unfamiliar place. Evil Aunts, intriguing firebirds and a dangerous universe await in another action-packed, compelling story.

"An intriguing and complex alternative world, skillfully imagined and described by the author" - School Librarian

"There are many links to be made and clues to be puzzled out for readers of this increasingly complex and sophisticated series and the cliff-hanger ending will leave them desperately awaiting the final volume." - School Librarian

"This is a marvellously well written book, in vivd, beautiful prose...a paeon to the power of reading" - The Bookbag