Emprendiendo su carrera literaria en una etapa posterior de la vida, esta autora compensa el tiempo perdido con una producción prolífica y una aguda capacidad de observación. Su obra a menudo se inspira en experiencias personales y en su formación científica, lo que otorga una perspectiva única a sus narrativas. Con un suministro aparentemente inagotable de ideas y sin rastro de bloqueo creativo, ha explorado diversas formas, incluyendo novelas, cuentos y guiones, estableciendo una presencia literaria versátil y cautivadora.
Set in the Han Dynasty of Ancient China, a young slave girl escapes her cruel master after saving an ageing dragon. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the land, pursued by a relentless dragon hunter. As they carry a mysterious stone that must be safeguarded, the girl discovers her inner strength and courage, realizing her worthiness. Award-winning author Carole Wilkinson weaves a captivating tale of bravery and self-discovery that promises to enchant readers.
Ping is a slave in a royal palace on the edge of the Emperor's kingdom. Under her master's watch, the Emperor's dragons have dwindled from a dozen to a miserable two. When one dragon dies, only the wise Long Danzi remains. His fate seems sealed - until Ping comes to his rescue in a moment of bravery that reveals her destiny as a Dragonkeeper.
A beautifully written and engaging sequel to DRAGONKEEPER, now available in paperback.
An orphan slave girl becomes a Dragon Keeper when she heroically comes to the aid of an aging dragon and both go on a dangerous journey across China to protect a mysterious stone vital to the dragon's legacy.
Ramose has been kidnapped by tomb robbers, buried alive in a pyramid and now he's captured by rebels. Can he ever regain his place as the rightful Prince of Egypt? Enter the world of the pharaohs in Ramose's quest to discover his destiny.
"Ned Kelly was a thief, a bank robber and a murderer. He was in trouble with the law from the age of 12. He stole hundreds of horses and cattle. He robbed two banks. He killed three men. Yet, when Ned was sentenced to death, thousands of people rallied to save his life. He stood up to the authorities and fought for what he believed in. He defended the rights of people who had no power. Was he a villain? Or a hero? What do you think?"--Jacket
Ein erbitterter Kampf in den Drachenbergen! Ein Jahr lang hat Ping mit dem kleinen Drachen Kai friedlich am Hof des Fürsten gelebt. Doch sie weiß, dass ihre Aufgabe als Drachenhüterin noch nicht beendet ist: Drachen werden uralt und sie muss dafür sorgen, dass es Kai auch dann gut geht, wenn sie, Ping, nicht mehr da ist. Eine verschlüsselte Karte führt sie auf den Weg zum sagenumwobenen Zufluchtsort der Drachen, wo Kai fern von den Menschen in Ruhe aufwachsen soll. Dort erwartet die beiden eine Überraschung: Kai ist nicht der einzige überlebende Drache, und nicht alle seine Artgenossen sind ihm freundlich gesinnt … Der dritte Teil der Drachentrilogie über eine wunderbare Freundschaft zwischen einem Mädchen und ihrem Drachen! Spannung, Abenteuer, eine fremde Welt!
