Dragon Keeper
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| Author | Carole Wilkinson |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
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| Media Type | Paperback, Hardcover |
| Pages | 339 |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-439-79797-7 |
| Followed by | Garden of the Purple Dragon |
The book Dragon Keeper by Carole Wilkinson is the tale of a slave girl named Ping that escapes to freedom with the help of the last Imperial Dragon. The dragon's name is Long Danzi. Ping and Danzi set out on a quest to take The Dragon Stone to Ocean. A dragon hunter named Diao doesn't make their job easier.
[edit] Publisher's summary
In the far western mountains of the Han Empire in ancient China, an aging dragon and a young orphan are held captive by a cruel master. Nameless and alone, the orphan is without hope, until, in a moment of startling courage, she comes to the aid of the dragon. With this heroic act, the orphan discovers her destiny as Dragon Keeper. Now, she and the dragon must go on a dangerous journey across China to protect a mysterious stone that is vital to the dragon's legacy. Pursued by an evil dragon hunter and other villains, the unlikely pair form a unique bond. As they strive to complete their task, the young girl will learn the power of believing in oneself, the true meaning of courage...and the value of friendship.
[edit] Major Characters
- Ping
- Hua
- Long Danzi
- Diao
- Wang Cao
- Jiang Bing
- "The Necromancer"
- Liu Che
