The Dragonkeeper Series

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by Carole Wilkinson (Author)

The multi-award winning books in the Dragonkeeper series, combine an enthralling mix of ancient Chinese culture and history, magic, myth and fantasy. The story is set during the Han dynasty of China, and follows the adventures of Ping and an aging dragon, Danzi. Although Ping is just a humble young slave girl, she finds the strength and courage to make an epic and perilous journey with Danzi, across China.

Recognition: Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year, Younger Readers (2004); Best Young Adult Book, Aurealis Awards (2003); Queensland Premier’s Literary Awards (2004); NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, shortlisted (2004); Winner Germany's Kalbacher Klapperschlange Award (2006); International Youth Library’s White Ravens List (2004); Kids Own Australian Literary Awards (KOALA), (2006); Young Australian Best Book Award (YABBA), shortlisted (2006); Canberra's Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award, shortlisted (2006)