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'''" This amazing 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 [[Darksmith]]s. " ''' - Publisher's Blurb
'''The Darksmith Legacy''' is a ten book series featuring the [[Tenth Doctor]] and published by [[BBC Children's Books]].
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Launched with the first two releases in January 2008 (before going monthly in March), '''The Darksmith Legacy''' is a series of 10 linked paperback books, published  by [[BBC Children's Books]], and supported by online content at www.thedarksmithlegacy .
==Background==
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===The series===
Each book in the series includes, interspersed with the fiction;
The overarching plotline concerns the [[Eternity Crystal]] and the [[Darksmith]]s. The line of books has 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 additional content.
* '''TARDIS Data Bank''' (extra information)
 
* '''Activity pages''' (The puzzle solutions being significant to online progress)
===Features===
* Next installment cover preview and opening chapter.
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 Covers==
==The Darksmith Legacy Covers==
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==Notes==
==Notes==
* Aimed at younger readers '''The Darksmith Legacy''' sought to be an interactive novel, with puzzles to be solved in order to progress the story and to access further online content.
* Each title in the series was priced £4.99 (UK).
* Each title in the series was priced £4.99 (UK).
* Two additional offers were included in each copy;
:* Cut out or downloadable coupon which, when completed, and attached to proof of purchase of any two '''The Darksmith Legacy''' books, entitled the first 500 entries an exclusive slipcase to hold all 10 books, and
:* A chance to win exclusive tickets to a [[Doctor Who: The Darksmith Legacy - 'Collected' Party]], to be held in a secret London location during the October half-term 2009! To qualify you must register and complete the quest online.




==External links==
==External links==
'''www.thedarksmithlegacy.com''' for supporting information and adventure.
*[www.thedarksmithlegacy.com The Darksmith Legacy official website]


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Revision as of 23:46, 5 February 2009

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

Background

The series

The overarching plotline concerns the Eternity Crystal and the Darksmiths. The line of books has 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 additional content.

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 Covers


Notes

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


External links

  • [www.thedarksmithlegacy.com The Darksmith Legacy official website]
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