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Dragon Keeper (Paperback)

by Carole Wilkinson (Author)

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Hyperion Books; Reprint edition (April 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1423101715
ISBN-13: 978-1423101710
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 61,861 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An original and touching dragon story, 23 Mar 2007

By	Brida "izumi" (Worcs) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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This is the story of Ping, a young Chinese girl who has no parents and so is brought up helping the Imperial Dragonkeeper; a cruel man who treats Ping terribly, allowing her to do his work as he is too lazy to bother. Although Ping is aware of his cruelty, it is not until one of the last 2 dragons in the Empire die, that his full vulgarity becomes clear. Feeling that the dragon's death is down to her neglect, Ping decides to take great care for the last remaining dragon, Long Danzi. Yet one day, she overhears the Emperor saying that Danzi should be killed, as dragon's body parts can fetch high prices for those attempting magic. Ping makes a rash decision and along with Danzi, they both escape. With only each other for company, they become fugitives on their quest for Ocean, a place Danzi has said will help to heal him.

That is a very basic plot. What I like about this series is that it has turned many cliches around. Danzi, the dragon is not your usual dragon. He is wise, ancient and perhaps a little bit proud. Unlike other children's books featuring dragons, he seems more fragile; it takes a lot for him to fly, and so on their journey they often have to walk. He also has the ability to shape-shift.
I think the most original part of this story, however, is the way Wilkinson has been able to get a flavour for early Chinese thought and life. Ping truly goes on her own journey thoughout this book. She truly discovers who she is and what she has to offer the world. Through Danzi's philosophical thoughts, she also learns something about spirituality and what is to be a human in the world.
The only reason I have given Dragon Keeper 4 stars is that it does take a while to get going. This is one children's book you certainly have to persevere with. But, I can assure you, by the time you are half way through, you will care what happens. Read this installment for what it is - the first in a series, and so it is the book to introduce characters and ideas. I certainly look forward to reading the sequel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars dragon keeper_an excellent book, 1 Oct 2006

By	sweetcherrie (Australia) - See all my reviews

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Although dragon keeper is the first book I have read from Carole Wilkinson, she is now one of my favorite authors. She has brilliantly captured my imagination of ancient China. By reading this jewel of a novel I was immersed in the beautiful descriptions of the colours, texture and smells of the context. I was captured and utterly intriged by the adventures of a young yet brave chinese girl and her new and unorthodox dragon friend. This book is for anyone who craves adventure in a book that richly describes an unknown part of our world.

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4.0 out of 5 stars classy, 16 May 2006

By	J. Darnley "funkystar25" (uk) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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i felt this book was really well written. it is well known that carole wilkinson is a superb writer and this book certainly does her justice.The book is a about a girl named Ping lwho lives in poverty under the rule of the dragon keeper. As she slowly watches the dragons health and well being disintegrate she becomes more determined to save the only remaining dragon , Long Danzi. A long but very enjoyable twisting plot that reveals all the secrets at the end but till then keeps you guessing. It is a fairly easy read and if you want to be challenged i suggest the likes of trudi canavan but otherwise a very good read!

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