New paperback edition of the fourth book in the internationally bestselling 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 a teenager in dragon years. His search for the person destined to be his dragonkeeper 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. Tao must listen to the voice within himself and learn that no journey ever reveals its true purpose until it is over.

Creators

Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning and much loved author of books for children. She has a long-standing fascination with dragons and is interested in the history of everything. Though Carole has written over 30 books, she did not write her first book until she was nearly 40. Before that she had worked as a laboratory assistant and as a film and television writer and editor. Carole can be found online at: www.carolewilkinson.com.au

Reviews

Wilkinson writes with elegant simplicity and her take acquires the force of fable. Its appeal is broad: complex enough for adults yet accessible to younger readers.

The Age

Wilkinson’s simple style underpins a depth of characterisation, understanding and moral growth… Kai and the dragons remain awe-inspiring in their beauty, comforting in their wisdom and breath-taking in their ferocity.

Magpies

Awards

NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature
WAYRBA, Younger Readers
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