by Carole Wilkinson

 

This is the first book in the Dragonkeeper trilogy. The other books are available in the 9-12 series section.

 

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.

 

This book has won a swag of awards including Book of the Year (Younger Readers), 2004 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

 

Carole Wilkinson is an avid writer of history-based fiction. Carole lives in Melbourne.

 

Paperback. 352 pages

 

Age 10+