Dragonkeeper

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330543105
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
'The most captivating children’s book I’ve seen so far this year,' Amanda Craig, The Times Ping is a slave in a little-used royal palace on the edge of the Emperor’s kingdom. Her tyrannic master is a cruel drunk who neglects his duties as Imperial Dragonkeeper and under his watch the Emperor’s dragons have dwindled from a magnificent dozen to a miserable two. When one dragon dies, only the ancient and wise Long Danzi remains. His fate seems sealed – until Ping comes to his rescue in a moment of startling bravery that reveals her destiny as a Dragonkeeper. Pursued by the Emperor’s forces and an evil dragon hunter, Ping, Danzi, and a rat called Hua, set off on a remarkable journey across the kingdom. Bound for the Ocean, they carry a mesmerising, beautiful dragon stone that must be protected at any cost. Surviving dangers of all kinds – a shape-shifting necromancer, and a ritual sacrifice among them – the trio finally arrive at Ocean, Danzi’s final place of rest. But as her dragon-friend leaves Ping forever, the dragon stone reveals its spectacular secret...

Dragonkeeper 4: Blood Brothers

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 1922244066
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279

Book Description
The next instalment in the internationally best-selling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series. The year is 325. The powerful Han Dynasty is a distant memory and tribes of barbarian soldiers fight over what was once the Empire. It is a dangerous time. Kai is 465 years old – a teenager in dragon years. He is searching for the person predestined to be his dragonkeeper. Kai’s search has led him to a Buddhist novice named Tao. But Tao is certain he is not the one; he has no interest in caring for a difficult dragon. He believes his path lies in another direction. But Tao must learn to listen to the voice within himself and that no journey ever reveals its true purpose until it is over.

Blood Brothers

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Black Dog Books
ISBN: 9781742031897
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 367

Book Description
The year is 325. The powerful Han Dynasty is a distant memory and tribes of barbarian soldiers fight over what was once the Empire. It is a dangerous time. Kai is 465 years old - a teenager in dragon years. He is searching for the person predestined to be his dragonkeeper. Kai's search has led him to a Buddhist novice named Tao. But Tao is certain he is not the one; he has no interest in caring for a difficult dragon. He believes his path lies in another direction. But Tao must learn to listen to the voice within himself and that no journey ever reveals its true purpose until it is over.

Dragon Moon

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423111740
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, a young orphan prepares for a difficult journey. Ping has grown to become a skilled Dragon Keeper, but her greatest challenge is yet to come. After rescuing the baby dragon, Kai, from the evil Emperor, she brings him to a safe haven near the border of the Empire. Now, as Kai grows into a restless young dragon, Ping faces a tough decision. She must find a way to take Kai to the ancient haven of the dragons. Following cryptic clues left by the wise dragon, Danzi, Ping and Kai set off on a long and dangerous journey filled with old friends and new enemies. But the biggest surprise awaits them at the end of their travels, when Ping quickly learns that the hardest part of being a Dragon Keeper may be realizing when it’s time to let go. With this story of tender friendships and heroic adventure, Carole Wilkinson brings her epic trilogy about dragons in ancient China to a thrilling and satisfying end.

Garden of the Purple Dragon

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423103394
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, a young orphan struggles to fulfill her destiny. Ping has survived her days as a slave at Huangling Palace, but new challenges await her in the desolate mountains of Tai Shan. The aged dragon Danzi is gone, and now it is up to Ping to take care of the baby dragon, Kai. She does her best, but food is scarce, and she must be constantly on the lookout for her enemies. Things seem to get better when fate leads her back to the Imperial Palace, to the Garden of the Purple Dragon. Yet even within these hallowed walls, Ping and Kai are not as safe as they believe. This story of adventure, action, friendship, and loyalty will have readers cheering for Ping and the young dragon as they embark on their journey of faith and courage.

Dragon Dawn

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780230743656
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
An orphan slave girl becomes a Dragon Keeper when she heroically comes to the aid of an aging dragon and both go on a dangerous journey across China to protect a mysterious stone vital to the dragon's legacy.

Stagefright

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 1922179477
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Go on, break a leg. Velvet S Pye used to have it all – private school, luxury holidays, loads of friends – but then her world fell apart, sending her crashing to grubby, sports-mad Yarrabank High. Could things get any worse? Sure they could. Velvet meets her cultural studies class. A musical version of a Shakespearian tragedy? They must be kidding. Hailed as Summer Heights High meets Glee, Stagefright is internationally bestselling and award-winning Australian author Carole Wilkinson’s funniest novel. Reissued with brand-new content, this book is sure to have young adult fiction readers busting at the seams with its hilarious prose and endearing characters. Carole can be found online at: www.carolewilkinson.com.au “A fun, tongue-in-cheek, light-hearted and irreverent look at what happens when a bunch of teenagers with nothing in common are forcibly thrown together. Recommended for ages 13 and up.” – Athina Clarke, Readings.com.au

Black Snake

Author: Carole Wilkinson
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
ISBN: 1922244910
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Part of the award-winning Young Adult non-fiction series, The Drum. “Everyone looks on me like a black snake.” – Letter from Ned Kelly to Sergeant Babington, July 1870. Ned Kelly was a thief, a bank robber and a murderer. He was in trouble with the law from the age of 12. He stole hundreds of horses and cattle. He robbed two banks. He killed three men. Yet, when Ned was sentenced to death, thousands of people rallied to save his life. He stood up to the authorities and fought for what he believed in. He defended the rights of people who had no power. Was he a villain? Or a hero? What do you think?

The Key to the Indian

Author: Lynne Reid Banks
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0380803739
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
He felt a draft of cold air. Instinctively he put his arms around his body. Then he looked down at himself and got a shock. He was naked...His first instinct was to hid. he scrambled over the earth floor of the longhouse and ducked under the curtain. Beyond was deeper darkness, but he could make out a sort of room with a raised section against the wall. On this was a mountain range covered with fur, in the shape of a sleeping giant. Omri stared all around, feeling the beginnings of panic. "Dad!" he whispered as loudly as he dared... There was no answer. Omri felt intensely vulnerable with no clothes on. Cold air embraced his skin from head to foot. He felt a sudden longing to go home. He hadn't reckoned on this--being separated from his dad, it being so dark and cold, so strange, so lonely.

By Darkness Hid

Author: Jill Williamson
Publisher: Marcher Lord Press
ISBN: 0982104952
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 504

Book Description
Given the chance to train as a squire, kitchen servant Achan Cham hopes to pull himself out of his pitiful life and become a Kingsguard Knight. When Achan's owner learns of his training, he forces Achan to spar with the Crown Prince--more of a death sentence than an honor. Meanwhile, strange voices in Achan's head cause him to fear he's going mad. While escorting the prince to a council presentation, their convoy is attacked. Achan is wounded and arrested, but escapes from prison--only to discover a secret about himself he never believed possible.