Night Sky Dragons

Author: Mal Peet

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General Fields

  • : 27.95 AUD
  • : 9781406309850
  • : Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
  • : Walker Books Australia
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  • : 0.404
  • : May 2014
  • : 230mm X 190mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 27.99
  • : June 2014
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  • : books

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  • : Mal Peet
  • : Hardback
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  • : 64
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Barcode 9781406309850
9781406309850

Description

Let the creators of Cloud Tea Monkeys take you back to medieval Mongolia in this captivating story gem about family, danger, banditry and kite-flying. Set at a caravanserai along the Silk Road, Night Sky Dragons is Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham's third tale in a trilogy of texts. Yazul, a young boy, spends most of his time with his grandfather in his workshop, making kites. More than anything, Yazul wants the approval of his father, the lord of the han, but this love of kite-making only ever seems to elicit disappointment: "Travel and trade are what matters," his father says. One day, the han becomes surrounded by a group of bandits. Everyone becomes trapped within the walls of the han and with the bandits waiting them out, food becomes scarce and spirits rapidly fall. However, Yazul has an idea...With the help of his grandfather he might just be able to scare the bandits away and save the han! The authors take the trade of silk and gunpowder as inspiration to tell a moving and beautifully researched story. Cloud Tea Monkeys, the first tale in this trilogy, was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Award. This dynamic depiction of Mongolia is accompanied by sumptuous and atmospheric illustrations from acclaimed picture-book artist Patrick Benson.