Across
- 1. The main character who dreams of becoming a firework-maker
- 4. The science concerned with producing heat, light, colour and sound through controlled explosions
- 7. The inventor believed to have created fireworks 1,000 years ago
- 8. The magical substance needed to become a true firework-maker
- 10. Lila's loyal animal companion
- 12. The English city where the author was born in 1946
- 13. The master craftsman whose greatest concern is whether his daughter is ready for her chosen profession
- 16. The author's surname
- 17. The animal often associated with wisdom, strength and royalty in the novel's setting
Down
- 2. Someone learning a skilled trade through practical experience under an expert
- 3. The country where the story is set
- 5. The ruler who enjoys fireworks and competitions
- 6. What Lila shows when facing danger
- 9. An event that provides both entertainment and an opportunity for characters to prove their skill
- 11. A geological event capable of releasing lava, ash, gas and rock
- 14. The element commonly used to create blue fireworks
- 15. The island that is home to more than half of Indonesia's population and the setting's real-world inspiration