Dragonkeeper

Description

The first part of the internationally award-winning Dragonkeeper series. Ancient China, Han Dynasty. A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon begin an epic journey across China. They carry with them a mysterious stone that must be protected. Dragonkeeper is the story of a young girl who believes she is not worthy even of a name but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey - and do what must be done.

Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning and much loved author of books for children. She has a long-standing fascination with dragons and is interested in the history of everything. Though Carole has written over 30 books, she did not write her first book until she was nearly 40. Before that she had worked as a laboratory assistant and as a film and television writer and editor.

A story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more. -- Judges' Report * Childrens Book Council of Australia * In Dragonkeeper, Carole Wilkinson transports the reader to a richly evoked ancient China during the Han Dynasty... in an absorbing, textured, adventure story. -- Australian Book Review * Australian Book Review * A wonderfully fashioned tale of a young slave girl and an ageing dragon. An enchanting blend of fantasy and history. -- Pia Butcher * The Age *