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Buried Fire (Paperback)

by Jonathan Stroud (Author) "The boy was asleep in the hollow on the hilltop when the dragon's thought came up from the ground and enveloped him ..." (more)

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Miramax (Oct 15 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0786851945
ISBN-13: 978-0786851942
Product Dimensions: 19 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 182 g

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #95,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Deep in the English countryside, the unearthing of an ancient Celtic cross awakens an imprisoned dragon and unleashes a smoldering evil. Less than a mile away, 13-year-old Michael McIntyre falls asleep on a lush green hill, and wakes up with frightening and sinister new abilities. Michael possesses the four gifts of the dragon-and he's not the only one, nor is he the most powerful. The others, whose identities will be slowly revealed, offer Michael powers beyond his wildest dreams if he will keep their secret safe. Now he must choose: give up these astonishing but devastating new abilities and help his family and friends banish the evil that lies beneath their fragile earth, or join the others in their crusade to protect their gifts and set the dragon free - a choice that may well destroy everyone Michael loves. Those with power will stop at nothing to keep its secret, while those without it need Michael's protection to survive. Buried Fire combines elements of fantasy and mythology in a spellbinding tale of good versus evil.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth the money, Jan 16 2006

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This is, without question, one of the worst books ever writen. It starts out very weak and soon works its way up...only to go back down again. Trust me, it's not worth buying. Now im not saying it's the worst book out there, but it's pretty close. it lacks everything a good book needs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good book by the author of the Bartimaeus trilogy, May 31 2004

By	Michael Mihalik "Author, Debt is Slavery and ... (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

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After reading The Amulet of Samarkand, I had to read more Jonathan Stroud. Of course, his other books can't be found here in the U.S., so I ordered Buried Fire from the U.K.

Fortunately, the book arrived quickly. Unfortunately, the book was ruined during the torrential rainfall at the Kentucky Derby before I could finish it. Undaunted, I ordered a second copy. Thank God!

The premise of the story is that under a hill near a small English village, a dragon lies sleeping, held prisoner by an ancient spell. Although the dragon is comatose, its will is potent enough to possess and influence humans.

One day, a boy from the nearby village falls asleep on the hill and is consumed by the dragon's thoughts. He gains unnatural powers and begins to transform into something not quite human. Meanwhile, an ancient cross is discovered buried under the local churchyard. Evil happenings then occur.

The book completely possessed me. Except for the interruption of the ill-timed thunderstorm, I read the book straight through. The only (minor) complaint I have is that the ending seemed a bit abrupt. That being said, the book is a very satisfying read and I highly recommend it.

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