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YA Book Review: Dragonkeeper, by Carole Wilkinson
Reviewed by Sally Murphy
An exceptional historical fantasy.
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In ancient China a slave girl who is told she is not worthy of a name witnesses the brutal carving up and pickling of a dragon. When the remaining dragon is threatened, the girl takes a chance and rescues him, fleeing her brutal master.The pair are free, but a long way from safety. They must travel across China, evading a ruthless dragon hunter and protecting a mystic stone, the dragon stone. This is a story of incredible beauty, with a delightful mix of fantasy and history. The dragon and his young keeper are created with such intricacy that it is hard to believe author Carole Wilkinson was not a first-hand witness to the events she describes. Wilkinson's earlier books were good - but this one, her longest yet, is simply brilliant. Dragonkeeper, by Carole Wilkinson
Black Dog Books, 2003 Also by Carole Wilkinson Black Snake - The Daring of Ned Kelly
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