The Fire in Henry Hooter

An explosively thrilling story by a Smarties Book Prize-winning author. When Ilenry Ilooter's parents are killed in a freak accident at the Light Fantastic Firework Factory, eleven-year-old Henry is left alone with some burning questions. Like why is the fiery-tempered new owner of the factory so interested in the Ilowling Hullabaloo Howitzer, the last rocket invented by Henry's parents? Where have the town's children started disappearring to? And are there really such things as dragons and fire lakes? As the answers emerge and sparks begin to fly, Henry wonders whether he's got himself involved in something that's just too hot to handle.