Dragonkeeper

#1 Dragonkeeper

Carole Wilkinson

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Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
01 May 2012

Science fiction; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Biology; Future Society; War; Colonisation; Young Adult Science Fiction; Aurealis Award; Young Adult Science Fiction

Series: Dragonkeeper

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.

By: Carole Wilkinson
Imprint: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 342g
ISBN: 9781742032450
ISBN 10: 1742032451
Series: Dragonkeeper
Publication Date: 01 May 2012
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Dragonkeeper (#1 Dragonkeeper)

A wonderfully fashioned tale of a young slave girl and an ageing dragon. An enchanting blend of fantasy and history. -- Pia Butcher * The Age * 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 story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more. -- Judges' Report * Childrens Book Council of Australia *

Short-listed for Aurealis Awards, Best Children's Long Fiction 2003 (Australia)
Short-listed for Aurealis Awards, Best Children’s Long Fiction 2003 (Australia)
Winner of Aurealis Awards, Best Young Adult Novel 2003 (Australia)
Winner of CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers 2004 (Australia)
Winner of KOALA, Fiction for Older Readers 2006 (Australia)
Winner of Queensland Premer's Literary Awards, Children's Book Award 2004 (Australia)