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362 pp.
| Scholastic |
May, 2002 |
TradeISBN 0-590-39655-2$$16.95
(2)
4-6Circle Opens series.
Daja, the magical young metal smith, faces down an arsonist in this addition to the series. The main tension is in the relationship that forms between the young mage and an older firefighter whose passion for training and leading fire brigades borders on obsession. The novel is filled with tactile descriptions that help develop a full picture of Daja, her passion for her work, and her interactions with the snowy and fiery environments.
Reviewer: Anne St. John
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
July, 2002