What Lila wants to be more than anything else in the world is . . . a Firework-Maker! But firework-making is not just about being able to make Crackle-Dragons and Golden Sneezes. There is also one special secret: every Firework-Maker must make a perilous journey to face the terrifying Fire-Fiend! Not knowing that she needs special protection to survive the Fire-Fiend's flames, Lila sets off alone. Her friends, Chulak and Hamlet - the King's white elephant - race after her. But can they possibly reach her in time? This edition is beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey.

 

This book was recognised in the Ages 9-11 Years category by the Smarties Book Award. It was recognised by the Smarties Book Award.

There are 144 pages in this book. This book was published 2004 by Random House Children's Publishers UK .

Philip Pullman is one of the most highly respected children's authors writing today. He lives in Oxford.