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'''The Darksmith Legacy''' is a ten book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]] and published by [[BBC Children's Books]].  
'''The Darksmith Legacy''' is a ten book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]] and published by [[BBC Children's Books]] supported by an interactive website.  


==Background==
==Background==
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This ten-book series follows the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[Darksmiths]]. The books have interactive elements, readers having the options to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points accumulated so as to access further additional content.
This ten-book series follows the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called [[Eternity Crystal]] and the powerful artisans who created it - the [[Darksmiths]]. The books have interactive elements, readers having the options to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points accumulated so as to access further additional content.


===Features===
===The Darksmith Legacy: Book Features===
Apart from the fiction, the books have TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the websites. Additionally, the books have cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges.  
Apart from the fiction, the books have TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the websites. Additionally, the books have cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in [[London]], provided they had completed the challenges.  


Each book ends in a cliffhanger leading on to the next segment of the storyline.  
Each book ends in a cliffhanger leading on to the next segment of the storyline.  


==The Darksmith Legacy Covers==
==The Darksmith Legacy Book Covers==
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Image:DL1DustofAges.jpg|JAN [[The Dust of Ages]] by [[Justin Richards]]
Image:DL1DustofAges.jpg|JAN [[The Dust of Ages]] by [[Justin Richards]]
Image:DS2GravesofMordane.jpg|JAN [[The Graves of Mordane]] by [[Colin Brake]]
Image:DS2GravesofMordane.jpg|JAN [[The Graves of Mordane]] by [[Colin Brake]]
Image:DWDL03.jpg|MAR [[The Colour of Darkness]] by [[Richard Dungworth]]
Image:DWDL03.jpg|MAR [[The Colour of Darkness]] by [[Richard Dungworth]]
Image:DWDL04.jpg|APR [[The Depths of Despair]] by [[Jutin Richards]]
Image:DWDL04.jpg|APR [[The Depths of Despair]] by [[Justin Richards]]
Image:DWDL05.jpg|MAY [[The Vampires of Paris]] by [[Steven Cole]]
Image:DWDL05.jpg|MAY [[The Vampires of Paris]] by [[Stephen Cole]]
Image:DWDL06.jpg|JUN [[The Game of Death]] by [[Trevor Baxendale]]
Image:DWDL06.jpg|JUN [[The Game of Death]] by [[Trevor Baxendale]]
Image:DWDL07.jpg|JUL[[The Planet of Oblivion]] by [[Justin Richards]]
Image:DWDL07.jpg|JUL[[The Planet of Oblivion]] by [[Justin Richards]]
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Image:DWDL10.jpg|OCT [[The End of Time]] by [[Justin Richards]]
Image:DWDL10.jpg|OCT [[The End of Time]] by [[Justin Richards]]
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===The Darksmith Legacy: Website Features===
The interactive website supporting '''The Darksmith Legacy''' encourages readers to;
* Register, become part of a community, and score points for the completion of '''THE QUEST''' through puzzles and tasks. towards . Successful completion of the missions also unlocks additional features (like computer wallpapers).
* Registered users were included  in a draw for an end of series party invite.
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* Discover more about the books in the series, the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor).
* Some educational content appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest..


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 00:01, 15 February 2009

The Darksmith Legacy is a ten book series featuring the Tenth Doctor and published by BBC Children's Books supported by an interactive website.

Background

The series

This ten-book series follows the Doctor on his exciting journey to discover the origins of the so-called Eternity Crystal and the powerful artisans who created it - the Darksmiths. The books have interactive elements, readers having the options to go to the tie-in website to add points to a tally of points accumulated so as to access further additional content.

The Darksmith Legacy: Book Features

Apart from the fiction, the books have TARDIS Data Banks containing more information and activity pages designed to tie in with the websites. Additionally, the books have cut-out or downloadable coupons entitling readers to an invitation to a party in London, provided they had completed the challenges.

Each book ends in a cliffhanger leading on to the next segment of the storyline.

The Darksmith Legacy Book Covers

The Darksmith Legacy: Website Features

The interactive website supporting The Darksmith Legacy encourages readers to;

  • Register, become part of a community, and score points for the completion of THE QUEST through puzzles and tasks. towards . Successful completion of the missions also unlocks additional features (like computer wallpapers).
  • Registered users were included in a draw for an end of series party invite.


  • Discover more about the books in the series, the authors (profile, trivia, their writing, favourite monster and favourite Doctor).
  • Some educational content appears on the TARDIS DATA BANKS some of which must be retained in order to complete the Quest..


Notes

  • Each title in the series was priced £4.99 (UK).


External links

  • [www.thedarksmithlegacy.com|for further additional adventures and gameplay]
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