Description Share Post Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames Jenny Moore (Maverick Publishing) Fred’s protection for Emba Oak includes the bag of Fred’s old toenails Emba wears about her neck. It’s also the song Fred sings her every night, alongside consultations with The Tome of Terrible Tomorrows. It seems that the Tome needs consulting after Necromalcolm’s search for dragons’ blood leads him to Witchingford Wood. After all, as Fred reveals the truth of Emba’s origins and why she is so special, Emba recalls removing her charmed bag during a game with Odolf. What’s more, Odolf recalls revealing his familiarity with a girl bearing Emba’s descriptions to a stranger with a beard…. However, it’s only when Fred disappears that Emba and Odolf begin their quest. Where would they be without the Wise Hermit of Witchingford Wood, who is more mother than either of them can recall? Furthermore, her knowledge of them both, her charms and protections, especially as Emba’s situation is revealed, is essential. Who is this Necromalcolm? Then again, what does he want with dragons’ blood? However, to seek Fred, means journeying to Gravethorn Castle, home to a merciless Queen. Unfortunately Odolf fled her employment after he stole two pieces of enchanted ironmongery. How can he face returning when he knows this place is full of danger and death? Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames is an outstanding story, full of incident, charm and so many laughs. Jenny Moore‘s middle grade fantasy book is ideal for reading aloud too. Like Have Sword Will Travel, Bookwagon suggests that Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames is a quest, a journey of self-discovery and realisation.
