Reviews

She has this magic with the use of words where you can get a picture in your head of what is happening
— Herald Sun

So detailed are Wilkinson’s instructions for raising a baby dragon, readers could use it as a manual.
— The Age

The plot is thoughtful and intricate, the characters skilfully drawn, and the prose as strong and sinuous as a dragon’s tail.
— Bookseller+Publisher

Readers will be fascinated by the ritual and superstition that surround these characters...
— Michael Jannsen-Gibson, Cover Book Review

This tale will appeal most to those who like their fantasy moderately edge-of-the-seat but who appreciate the occasional lull in the action to recover and predict. The Chinese setting is beautifully described and realised.
— Voya

An action-packed adventure... the plot twists and turns, cinematic action comes in bursts and villains are vile... a good choice for voracious readers of fantasy
— School Library Journal

Carole Wilkinson’s Dragonkeeper enchanted readers and critics worldwide and now she returns with the riveting sequel Garden of the Purple Dragon.
— Australian Books

Offers the same winning combination of poignancy and action, historical fact and fantastical fiction...
— Timeless Books Summer Reading Guide

This fantasy adventure is rich in Chinese history and culture
— Western Australia Department of Education