It is not often that everyone in our family has enjoyed a book so much. “Last night I finished reading the Dragon Keeper to. “dragonkeeper is the crappiest story i’ve read” - Frank P “During the whole of the story, my eyes were glued to the book, not even stopping to eat! I recommend it to any reader of any age.” - James G “… an ambitious novel, marrying ancient Chinese history and culture with magic and fantasy… the sights, smells and tastes of this fantastic ancient China are fully realised.” - Bookseller & Publisher (Children's Supplement), November 2003 Reader reviews It is a story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more.” - Judges’ Report 2004, Children’s Book Council of Australia, 2004 “The story explores themes of trust, courage, power, greed and love in a meticulously researched setting. 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. 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. A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master.
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