![]() ![]() Nameless and alone, the slave girl is without hope and her only friend is her pet rat, Hua. In the far western mountains of the Han Empire in ancient China, an aging dragon, his wife (who soon dies), and a young slave girl are used, abused and neglected by the cruel Master Lan. This is a story of a young slave girl who believes she is not worthy of a name but finds within herself that the strength and courage to make this perilous journey, and do what must be done. 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. Ping is a slave girl for the evil master Lan, and saves the life of an aging dragon and escapes her brutal master. There is also a prequel to the original Dragonkeeper novel known as Dragon Dawn. In the second trilogy of the series, there is the 4th book which is called Blood Brothers, then Shadow Sister and finally Bronze Bird Tower. The second book is called Garden of the Purple Dragon and the third book is called Dragon Moon. It is the first book of the Dragonkeeper series, which consists of six books (two trilogies) and a prequel. Its appeal is broad: complex enough for adults yet accessible to younger readers.Dragonkeeper is a fantasy novel written by Australian author Carole Wilkinson. “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 Beautifully crafted with stunning imagery, this has ageless appeal” - Children’s Book Council of Australia “Simultaneously heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) Award, 2008 Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Canberra’s Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award, 2008 Short-listed, Book of the Year for Older Children, Australian Book Industry Awards, 2008 Short-listed, Children’s Longer Fiction, Aurealis Awards, 2007 Short-listed, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, 2008 Carole can be found online at: Winner, Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2008 Continue the story with the other books in the series: Dragonkeeper (Book 1), Garden of the Purple Dragon (Book 2) and Blood Brothers (Book 4). This gripping junior fiction fantasy is the perfect read for secondary school age children. But how? When a hidden message from Danzi makes the way clear, Ping knows that once again the journey of a thousand li begins with a single step.ĭragon Moon is the third novel in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series from Australian author Carole Wilkinson. Ping and Kai have travelled far, but their journey is not yet over.
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