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Dragon Keeper

Carole Wilkinson
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Dragon Keeper

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

Book Brief

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Carole Wilkinson

Dragon Keeper

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ancient China

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Dragon Keeper by Carole Wilkinson is the first book in a historical fantasy series set in ancient China. A young servant discovers her ability to communicate with dragons and embarks on a journey to protect an enigmatic dragon egg. Along the way, she confronts challenges and builds an unexpected bond with a dragon named Long Danzi.

Mysterious

Adventurous

Fantastical

Emotional

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.3

12,314 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dragon Keeper by Carole Wilkinson is widely praised for its vivid storytelling and intricate world-building, capturing readers with its rich historical setting and strong character development. The relationship between the protagonist and the dragon is a highlight. Some readers find the pacing slow initially, but overall, the novel delivers an engaging and heartfelt journey.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dragon Keeper?

Fans of rich historical fantasy like His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman or Eragon by Christopher Paolini will appreciate Carole Wilkinson's Dragon Keeper. Readers interested in ancient China, mythical creatures, and young heroines on epic quests will find this an engaging read.

4.3

12,314 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ancient China

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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