--- product_id: 61880687 title: "Fire Girl (1)" brand: "matt ralphs" price: "KSh3850" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/61880687-fire-girl-1 store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # Fire Girl (1) **Brand:** matt ralphs **Price:** KSh3850 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fire Girl (1) by matt ralphs - **How much does it cost?** KSh3850 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/61880687-fire-girl-1) ## Best For - matt ralphs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted matt ralphs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Fire Girl (1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91YLt5yohDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A beautiful story filled with all the right fantasy elements! *by -***- on Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2016* This book is actually one of the most gorgeous and captivating middle grade stories I have ever read. Seriously, who says books written to target a younger audience can’t still be utterly amazing and wholly engaging. Fire Girl by Matt Ralphs is pure proof that, regardless of the type of book, target audience or genre, age really is no barrier when it comes to enjoying a good story.And what a stunning book this is, filled with all the right fantasy elements woven together to form a surprisingly fantastic tale; witchcraft and demons, action and adventure, a richly imagined world and a cast of memorable characters. Fire Girl is set in an alternative history England in which witchcraft is illegal and Magic wielders live in hiding, fearful of capture by trained Witch Hunters, in the aftermath of their defeat in the Witch Wars. It features a hilariously snarky dormouse familiar called Bramley (who is actually the BEST… CHARACTER… EVER… seriously love this little guy), a strong female protagonist, 12 year old Hazel Hooper, who wields brilliant but deadly fire magic, as well as an epic adventure in the form of a desperate rescue mission to save Hazel’s mother, Hecate, after she is kidnapped by a demon.I can safely say that as a child obsessed with fantasy worlds I would have adored this book; it is just my kind of story. Hazel is a great main character, tenacious and brave and so very relatable, especially for young girls. I can just imagine a younger version of myself being sucked into her adventure and wishing for my own magical powers. The story is fast-paced and easily accessible to younger readers, with lots of witty dialogue and some darker elements that really add to this tangible sense of threat and momentum throughout the narrative. Ralphs has also managed to subtly include a number of important themes and lessons that really speak to the power of fantasy stories, fairy tales and fables to act as instructive and moral teachings, and further illustrate their value and place in children’s literature.I think the real stand out in this book is the world-building, which is so compelling and imaginative. I loved the little snippets of the world’s history and teachings that heralded the start of each chapter, they really added to the complexity and depth of the story. There was just something about this world that felt so real and possible. While a lot of the fantasy elements will be familiar to regular readers of the genre that is what makes this book such a great introduction for younger readers, and will undoubtedly bring its older audience right back to their childhood and those first, precious, fantasy stories that you never will quite let go of.Fire Girl may be a middle grade fantasy don’t let it fool you, this book is such a genuinely great read, one that is sure to stick in your mind well past finishing the last page. I absolutely recommend it for younger readers keen to explore the fantasy genre. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now want a grumpy little dormouse all of my own! *by S***L on Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015* I received a free copy of Fire Girl from the publisher in return for an honest review.Hazel who has been living in a beautiful magic glade has never ventured out into the real world but when her mother gets kidnapped that's exactly what she has to do. On her journey she comes across many scary people and demons and finds herself in some dangerous situations, but with her grumpy familiar by her side and a few friends she makes along the way, she's determined to save her mother.I had a lot of fun with this book. The interaction between Hazel and Bramley, her grumpy sarcastic little dormouse familiar, brought a smile to my face every time. The author creates a wonderful easily visualised world full of witches and demons, that has both a dark and sinister side to it but at the same time is full of adventure, love and promise. The characters came alive in my mind while I was reading, I can easily imagine a child being completely captivated by this story.Fire Girls is Matt Ralphs debut novel and I have a feeling kids everywhere are going to love this book. I'm always on the look out for good childrens books and this is one that's going right onto my to recommend list.My immediate thought on finishing this book was that I hope there is going to be a sequel and I'm so pleased to see there will be. I also now want a grumpy little dormouse all of my own!I'm looking forwards to continuing with this story. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Fast-Paced and a Bit Dark *by B***T on Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015* I have to admit I’m not always the biggest fan of historical fiction books for children, mostly because the historical aspect tends to be loose at best. I also often find witch hunts a bit depressing. However, I made an exception for this one because of one word – dormouse.She has a dormouse familiar! I am always here for that.Aside from the dormouse this is a story of witches and demons, friends and enemies and a very unfriendly society into which stumbles a young girl trying to rescue her mother. Hazel is a seemingly ordinary twelve-year-old, who has been secluded away from the world all her life. She wants to get out, she wants to explore, and she is resentful of her mother for keeping her prisoner. Until her mother’s not there anymore, leaving Hazel with her newfound magic and her sort-of friend, Bramley the dormouse.I was never quite sure if I liked Hazel or not. She’s clearly very brave, but this book is very dialogue heavy without really including what she’s feeling at any given moment. Fear and being afraid is mentioned a lot, but I need more in order to feel like I really know a character. Considering she’s out in the world for the first time, Hazel does quite well and seems to know a lot (unless it’s convenient for her not to), and to be honest I didn’t really believe this was a girl who’d only ever known two other people in her life.The story itself unfolds nicely, steadily increasing the danger and the action as it goes along, making this a quick, compelling read that is never boring. It also likes to deal in grey areas, making enemies out of people from either side of the old Witch War, and likewise creating friends. It’s pretty dark at times, even if the worst moments happen off screen, and any child with a vivid imagination will likely conjure up some pretty nasty horrors thanks to those demons.So overall this is an okay read, with plenty of dialogue and action to keep it flowing. If, like me, you prefer characters you can get to know and really like, this might not be for you, but if you want something fast-paced and a bit dark, then you should try this. As for that dormouse, well, after a shaky start he definitely did live up to his promise. If anything could tempt me to come back for part two, it would be him.(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/61880687-fire-girl-1](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/61880687-fire-girl-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*