Dragonkeeper

Dragonkeeper Summary

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.

Now an animated feature film starring Bill Nighy.

2004, Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Younger Readers, Winner

2003, Aurealis Award Best Young Adult Novel, Winner

2004, NSW Literary Awards (prev. NSW Premier's Literary Awards) Book of the Year Award, Short-listed

2006, Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA) Older Readers, Winner

2014, Young Australians' Best Book Award (YABBA) Graham Davey Citation, Winner

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