"Just kindle a flame and I'll be with you."
It's summer vacation, but David's miserably stuck with his unpleasant relatives. Then a strange boy named Luke turns up, charming and fun, joking that David has released him from a prison. Or is he joking? He certainly seems to have strange powers, and control over fire . . .
Luke has family problems of his own, and some very dark secrets. And when David agrees to a bargain with the mysterious Mr. Wedding, he finds himself in a dangerous hunt for a lost treasure, one that will determine Luke's fate!
A marvelous, mysterious adventure...an enjoyable puzzle...Another piece of fun from a master of whimsy. — School Library Journal
An immensely enjoyable and dramatic story which should not be missed. — Times Literary Supplement (London)
A smooth blend of myth and reality, a task that Jones performs with ease and assurance. — Publishers Weekly
Filled with tension and intrigue...A rich complexity distinguishes Jones storytelling. — ALA Booklist
