I'm writing this on behalf of my 11 yr old son. Everyone should read it, whether you're 10-years-old, or 50. I can't put into words how beautiful this novel is. However, Wilkinson made me forget how much I disliked dragon fantasy. Normally, I'd turn up my nose and sniff at such a plot. Wilkinson does this in such a way that reading and understanding Ping is as easy as breathing.įinally, the fact that her novel is about dragons. You need to dumb down vocabulary and simplify internal monologues. A child protagonist is always challenging, no matter whether it's a children's or an adult novel. This would have meant months of research to adequately portray the world into which the reader is thrust. Not only is she setting her novel in China, but also in Ancient China. There are a few reasons why I admire Wilkinson so greatly:įirstly, the setting of the novel is a challenge in itself. The book is stunningly written and refreshingly different. We will then contact you with the appropriate action.I read this book as a child and it moved me in a way that I'm unable to forget.
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