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Dragonkeeper
by Carole Wilkinson
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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 make an epic journey across China carrying a mysterious stone that must be protected.
This is the story of a young slave girl who believes she is not worthy of a name but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey — and do what must be done.
This beautiful book by award-winning author Carole Wilkinson will enchant every reader.
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Winner
Older Readers, 2006 Kids Own Australian Literary Awards (KOALA)
Shortlisted
2006 COOL (Canberra's Own Outstanding List) Award
Winner
2006 Kalbacher Klapperschlange (Germany)
Winner
Book of the Year (Younger Readers), 2004 Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards
Winner
Best Children's Book, 2004 Queensland Premier's Literary Award
Shortlisted
2004 NSW Premier's Literary Awards
Special Mention
2004 International Youth Library White Ravens List
Winner
Best Young Adult Book, 2003 Aurealis Awards
Reviews
A story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more.
— Judges’ report, Children’s Book Council of Australia Younger Readers Book of the year 2004
A wonderfully fashioned tale of a young slave girl and an ageing dragon. An enchanting blend of fantasy and history.
— The Age
Wilkinson has given young readers a superb novel that chronicles more than a physical journey. She manages to involve the reader so much that the option of closing the book and doing something else is greatly diminished
— Canberra Times
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
Every now and then I find the rare book that just catches me up, one that I can’t put down... I was gnawing my fingernails and ignoring my own writing as I read
— Tamora Pierce
A fantastic adventure story set in ancient China. It is a story of a journey and the obstacles that have to be overcome.
— Scholastic Classroom
The captivating mix of history and fantasy enables the reader to suspend disbelief and to imagine (hope?) that dragons may well walk among us... enriching... in its portrayal of the extraordinary in the ordinary, and in the affirming strength of the female protagonist.
— Viewpoint
A truly fabulous journey. I loved every dragon’s tooth, claw and scale of it.
— Gary Crew
The most captivating children’s book I’ve seen so far this year.
— Amanda Craig, Times Online
The story explores themes of trust, courage, power, greed and love in a meticulously researched setting... A story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more... The language is poetic and the many short sentences give the writing an intimate quality.
— Judges’ report, Children’s Book Council of Australia awards 2004
