![]() Wilkinson does this in such a way that reading and understanding Ping is as easy as breathing.įinally, the fact that her novel is about dragons. You need to dumb down vocabulary and simplify internal monologues. A child protagonist is always challenging, no matter whether it's a children's or an adult novel. This would have meant months of research to adequately portray the world into which the reader is thrust. Not only is she setting her novel in China, but also in Ancient China. There are a few reasons why I admire Wilkinson so greatly:įirstly, the setting of the novel is a challenge in itself. The book is stunningly written and refreshingly different. A child protagonist is always chall I read this book as a child and it moved me in a way that I'm unable to forget. There are a few reasons why I admire Wilkinson so greatly: Firstly, the setting of the novel is a challenge in itself. I read this book as a child and it moved me in a way that I'm unable to forget. She is now the one, true Dragon Keeper.more No longer can she be the timid, shy orphan she once was. To succeed in her task, the young orphan must reach deep within herself to find courage she never knew existed. Each must learn to help and understand the other if they are to survive. Chased by an evil dragon hunter and a powerful sorcerer, their adventure is not easy. The young orphan soon discovers that it is her destiny to protect the aging dragon and his mysterious purple stone. A nameless orphan with no past and an uncertain future becomes his unlikely ally. Chased by an evil dragon hunter and a powerful sorc In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, the last remaining dragon is in danger of being killed by the cruel Emperor. ![]() Its appeal is broad: complex enough for adults yet accessible to younger readers.In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, the last remaining dragon is in danger of being killed by the cruel Emperor. “Wilkinson writes with elegant simplicity and her tale acquires the force of fable. proof that the fantasy genre is still working its magic.” - Jodie Minus, The Weekend Australian something worth celebrating.” - Kate Fewster, Viewpoint the sights, smells and tastes of this fantastic ancient China are fully realised.” - Australian Bookseller and Publisher an ambitious novel, marrying ancient Chinese history and culture with magic and fantasy. It is a story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more.” - The Children’s Book Council of Australia, Judges’ Report is the essence of this outstanding novel. “An enchanting blend of fantasy and history.” - The Age ![]() a wonderfully satisfying and unexpected climax.” - Adelaide Advertiser “I was riveted by the magical adventures, beautifully told, of a nameless Chinese slave girl.” - Katharine England, Australian Book Review in an absorbing, textured, adventure story.” - Australian Book Review “In Dragonkeeper, Carole Wilkinson transports the reader to a richly evoked ancient China during the Han Dynasty. Short-listed, Canberra's Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award, 2006 Short-listed, Young Australian Best Book Award (YABBA), 2006 Winner, Older Readers, Kids Own Australian Literary Awards (KOALA), 2006 Special Mention, International Youth Library’s White Ravens List, 2004 Winner, Kalbacher Klapperschlange Award (Germany), 2006 Short-listed, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, 2004 Winner, Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards, 2004īest Children's Book, Queensland Premier's Literary Award, 2004 Winner, Best Young Adult Book, Aurealis Awards, 2003 Carole can be found online at: Winner, Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2004 Continue the story with the other books in the series: Garden of the Purple Dragon (Book 2), Dragon Moon (Book 3) and Blood Brothers (Book 4). This gripping junior fiction fantasy is the perfect read for secondary school age children. Dragonkeeper is the story of a 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.ĭragonkeeper is the first novel in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series from Australian author Carole Wilkinson. They carry with them a mysterious stone that must be protected. ![]() Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon begin an epic journey across China. A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master.
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