Dragon Moon (Dragon Keeper) - Softcover

Wilkinson, Carole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1423111745 ISBN 13: 9781423111740

Publisher: Hyperion Book CH, 2009

Synopsis

In the time of the Han Dynasty in ancient China, a young orphan prepares for a difficult journey. Ping has grown to become a skilled Dragon Keeper, but her greatest challenge is yet to come. After rescuing the baby dragon, Kai, from the evil Emperor, she brings him to a safe haven near the border of the Empire. Now, as Kai grows into a restless young dragon, Ping faces a tough decision. She must find a way to take Kai to the ancient haven of the dragons. Following cryptic clues left by the wise dragon, Danzi, Ping and Kai set off on a long and dangerous journey filled with old friends and new enemies. But the biggest surprise awaits them at the end of their travels, when Ping quickly learns that the hardest part of being a Dragon Keeper may be realizing when it’s time to let go.

With this story of tender friendships and heroic adventure, Carole Wilkinson brings her epic trilogy about dragons in ancient China to a thrilling and satisfying end.

About this title

About the Author:

Carole Wilkinson is the award-winning author of more than a dozen books for children, includingDragon KeeperandGarden of the Purple Dragon. Originally from Derby, England, Carole now lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and daughter. You can learn more at www.carolewilkinson.com.au.

Review:

Young Ping at last finds a haven for her beloved dragon hatchling Kai in this contrived but adequate conclusion to a trilogy that began with Dragon Keeper (2005). Guided by a cryptic map and a prophecy that the author, for some reason, reveals only in parts and after the events it describes have happened, Ping and Kai set out over vast stretches of drought-stricken land and into high ranges of mountains in hopes of reaching a place where other dragons still dwell, safe from rapacious hunters. Rehearsing previous episodes and running into previously met characters as they go, the two endure harrowing dangers and hardships - and Ping has to make a wrenching sacrifice - before their quest comes to an end. For all the tale's uneven pacing and quality, Ping's loyalty, intelligence and tenacity make her an admirable character, and dracophiles will enjoy watching the puppylike Kai at least begin (dragons are very long-lived) to come into his own. (glossary, Pinyin pronunciation guide) (Fantasy. 11-13) (Kirkus Reviews)

About this edition

• Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1423111745
• ISBN 13: 9781423111740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336