The first part of the internationally award winning Dragonkeeper series.

Ancient China, Han Dynasty. A slave girl saves the life of an ageing dragon and escapes her brutal master. Pursued by a ruthless dragon hunter, the girl and the dragon make an epic journey across China carrying a mysterious stone that must be protected.

This is the story of a young slave girl who believes she is not worthy of a name but finds within herself the strength and courage to make this perilous journey - and do what must be done. This beautiful book by award-winning author Carole Wilkinson will enchant every reader.

• The Dragonkeeper series has been extraordinarily successful both in Australia and internationally. 
• Book of the Year, Younger Readers Category, The Children's Book Council of Australia, 2004 
• Winner, Best Young Adult Book, Aurealis Awards, 2003