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Dragonkeeper

by Carole Wilkinson   |  Ages 9+
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Slave girl's journey transforms destiny with dragon.

"Dragonkeeper" isn't just an adventure set in ancient China; it's a testament to the human spirit. The young slave girl’s narrative is gripping, allowing you to feel her growth from a nameless servant to a fierce, courageous protector. If you enjoy tales where characters find their strength and purpose in the most unexpected ways, this journey of self-discovery and friendship appeals to a sense of adventure and the belief in the extraordinary amidst the historical backdrop of the Han Dynasty.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Book of the Year: Younger Readers (2004)
  • Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) for Older Readers (2006)
  • Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Children's Book (2004)
  • Aurealis Award for Young Adult Novel (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
New

Dragonkeeper

by Carole Wilkinson   |  Ages 9+
Regular price RM33.02 MYR
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9781742030593
Authors: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Black Dog Books
Date of Publication: 2008-10-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 12149 readers)

Description

Dragons fascinate children of all ages, and Carole Wilkinson's inspired mix of myth and historical fact will leave young readers wistfully listening for wing beats. In the year 141 B.C., Ping is an illiterate Chinese orphan who lives on the edge of one of the Emperor's least-used royal palaces. Her master is a boorish drunk who neglects his duties as Imperial Dragon Keeper. Under his watch, the Emperor's dragons have dwindled from a magnificent dozen to a miserable two. When the next to last dies, the remaining dragon, Long Danzi, coaxes Ping into helping him flee to the faraway ocean. Early on in the journey, Ping knows the dragon and the mysterious purple stone he carries are very special. But how is it that a grubby slave girl has come to be the keeper of the last imperial dragon? Only when the friends reach their destination will Ping be able to see herself as Danzi sees her, and learn to use the unique talents she alone possesses. Dragonkeeper is a humorous, wise quest tale with strong, identifiable characterizations. Ping grows from a frightened slave girl with no name into a strong, self-sufficient young woman who knows her purpose, and witty, warm Danzi will have every reader wishing for a scaly companion of his or her very own. Young dragon keepers in training will want to follow up this novel with the equally excellent The Hunting of the Last Dragon by Sherryl
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Slave girl's journey transforms destiny with dragon.

"Dragonkeeper" isn't just an adventure set in ancient China; it's a testament to the human spirit. The young slave girl’s narrative is gripping, allowing you to feel her growth from a nameless servant to a fierce, courageous protector. If you enjoy tales where characters find their strength and purpose in the most unexpected ways, this journey of self-discovery and friendship appeals to a sense of adventure and the belief in the extraordinary amidst the historical backdrop of the Han Dynasty.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award for Book of the Year: Younger Readers (2004)
  • Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) for Older Readers (2006)
  • Queensland Premier's Literary Award for Children's Book (2004)
  • Aurealis Award for Young Adult Novel (2003)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.