Dragonkeeper

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Dragonkeeper 

by: Carole Wilkinson

 This story is based on a slave girl who saves the life of an ageing dragon, Long Danzi  and escapes her brutal master.Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter,the girl and the dragon begin an epic journey across China. They carry a mysterious stone that must be protected and should not fall in the wrong hands.

Dragon Keeper is the story of a girl who believes she is not even worthy of a name ,but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey and do what must be done.

About the Author

 Wilkinson was born in Derby, Englan. The family  emigrated to Australia when she was 12 in 1963. She worked as a laboratory assistant until the age of 40, when she decided on a change of career.

To help achieve her goal she studied at a tertiary level. During her time at University she showed some of her writing to a friend who worked in the publishing industry. This sample led to a commission to write her first novel for teenagers.

Since that time she has gone on to write numerous books for educational and trade publishers in Australia. She has also written episodes for children's television production.

In 2011 Carole went to St Ignatius College, Adelaide. Classes Year 5 Red, Yr 5 Gold and Year 5 Blue were reading the books as well.

Wilkinson's daughter Lili Wilkinson also writes for Young Adults.