Front cover~ This book looks like it is set in ancient
China and is based largely around the existence of
dragons and a special girl. I believe that there will be a
large quest, in which we will follow the girl and learn as
she does. So far, I am thinking that this book will
contain lots of fact but will also contain legend.
Chapter 1 Quote~ From this quote, I can evaluate that
the girl on the front cover is a slave who has a
particularly sour master. I am beginning to think that
this story is a tale of a slave girl who escapes her
master and must endure a perilous journey.
Chapter 2 Quote and Previous Chapter~ Wow! The slave girl in this
story has a horrible master and works particularly hard. Her story is
quite tragic. I think that the author has created this story to show
dramatic contrast - I know that she will escape and the contrast
between her free life and slave life will be huge. This demonstratesthe
social system in the Han Dynasty. (I checked this fact in the back of
the book with the glossary.) The foreshadowing and the quote create
an atmosphere that makes me anxious. Her previous actions the night
before will have some impact on her life.
Chapter 3 Quote and Previous Chapters~ "Bow down
or you will be beheaded, slave." Uh-oh. I predict that
the pickle that Evil Lan made will have a large impact
on the story, (Can you actually eat dragon or is it
poisonous?) This 'sin' will be the reasoning for any bad
events that face the slave girl. I feel like she will be
caught out for the pickle or something similar and her
escape will begin to unfold.
Chapter 4 Quote and Previous Chapters~ The quote and
previous chapters have led to the escape of the slave girl. I
am predicting that she will run to the dragon and help him
escape from the Dragon Hunter. I can feel that this
relationship between the girl and the dragon will blossom into
a true friendship. Will it be all Hollywood where the dragon
saves the girl and they go on a journey as friends, hiding from
the Dragon Hunter?
Chapter 5 Quote and Previous Chapters~ The Chapter 5 quote
suggests that the relationship between the girl and dragon grows in
a comical but nice way. I feel that the dragon will be a protector
of the girl and will open up her mind to the world. I also wonder
why the Stone is so valuable to the dragon and why the girl can
hear the metallic dragon sounds as words. Maybe Lan was not the
true Dragon Keeper.
Chapter 6 Quote and Previous Chapters~ Danzi has deceived Ling and I
feel that he has done this because he sees that she has some connection
to the Stone. I am still curious about the Stone but I feel that this will be
answered as the story unravels. Is it now obvious that Ping is not safe to
return to Huangling. The rumors created about Ping will prove to be a
struggled. I predict that there will be some "Capture ~ Escape ~ Capture"
dilemmas. Something bigger has also occurred at Huangling.
Chapter 7 Quote and Previous Chapters~ The previous
kind acts of the peasant family demonstrate the beliefs
of those in Ancient China. "The Gods favor those who
are kind to travelers." I believe that the Chapter quote
refocuses my previous prediction that Lan was not the
true Dragon Keeper.
Chapter 8 Quote and Previous Chapters~ I really liked the
past chapter. It shows the difference between social
classes in the Han Dynasty. Danzi obviously knows
something but is hiding it from Ping, very much like Obi
Wan Kenobi and Gandalf who generally keep their
knowledge to themselves. I am also feeling uneasy about
Ping and Danzi travelling into the Capitol.
(**FORESHADOWING~~**)
Chapter 9 Quote and Previous Chapters~ I loved
the imagery in the last chapter!! I felt like I was
there~ This man in the house must be trusted by
Danzi but I still have to investigate his role in the
story. The chapter quote related back to my
prediction that Ping may be the ACTUAL dragon
keeper because she can talk to the dragon but I
wonder if this new character can too.
Chapter 10 Quote and Previous Chapters~ I am
suspicious of this Wang character... I feel that he has
a greater role - and is possibly an antagonist. And the
chapter quote!! NOO!! DANZI IS GOING TO BE
SEVERELY DAMAGED!!
Chapter 11 Quote and Previous Chapters~ O~~ I like the figure of
speech, "... but the wind carried her words in the wrong direction."
Amazing~ I CANT BELIEVE THAT PING LOST THE STONE!! Karma
will follow but I have a feeling that Long Danzi will force her to go
back and retrieeve the stone. I also feel that this is not going to be
the last encounter that Ping and Danzi have with Diao. What will
happen to Ping? :O Maybe Diao or Master Lan has returned.
Chapter 12 Quote and Previous Chapter~ Aww!~~ I love the connection between
Ping and Danzi. What will she do about the people at the lake though? They will no
doubt make another sacrafice. This must have something to do with the dragon
stone. Ping will try to help the people and will drag Danzi into trouble. (WHY DO HE
KEEP GETTING HURT?!) I really don't want to keep reading. Only half way through
and I am too attached. When the book ends, I know I will be balling. The end of the
book will involved the finding of the Stone and the Ocean. I believe that Danzi
wants the Stone to touch the Ocean to regenerate it.
Chapter 13 Quote and Previous Chapters~ OH NO!
I can;t believe these events! I am guessing that
Ping works tirelessly to drag the dragon to saftey
and works to recover him. I have noticed that many
bad events have begun occurring since the Stone
went missing.
Chapter 14 Quote and Previous
Chapters~ Finally back on the road, I
am hoping that they stay off the main
road and take a safer path. By the
sounds of the quote, I think Danzi is
leading Ping off back to the Stone.
Chapter 15 Quote and Previous Chapters~ Oo~ I like
this Jiang Bing character - I feel as if I can trust her
and see her as a motherly figure for Ping.The Chapter
Quote and title~ FIRE MOUNTAIN. NOOOO! I predict
that this is either the Mountain of the Dragon or a
Volcano. I am just hoping that Ping and Danzi don't run
into more trouble but I can feel something brewing.
Chapter 16 Quote and Previous Chapters~ DUN DUN DUUUN.
NECROMANCER. I believe that Ping will sneak in and take the Stone
and just manage to make an escape. She will alert Danzi and they will
run back into the forest and away from the Shadow of the Fire
Mountain, the volcano which is undoubtedly going to blow.
Chapter 17 Quote and Previous Chapters~ No~ I think that
Ping will go back to find Hua and the Dragon but I feel like
something will happen with Hua. I feel like she has been
neglecting their relationship. AND BING! SHE WAS EVIL!
NOOO!
Chapter 18 Quote and Previous Chapters~
From this quote and title, I predict that Ping
will meet her parents, Master Lan, Diao or
Wang (Especially after the Bing incident.)
Chapter 19 Quote and Previous Chapters~ No! The
Emperor must've died from the pickle. I predict that this
new emperor is just as cruel as Lan. Based off the
quote, I believe that he will try to enslave her.
Chapter 20 Quote and Previous Chapters~ Is this a romance budding? haha
Ping and the Emperor seem to get along well but I feel so bad for Hua and
Danzi!! Hopefully this night of luxury does not hurt their relationships. I think
that they will attempt to escape during the Emperors purification ceremony.I
really don't know what to think about this Emperor's plans.
Chapter 21 Quote and Previous Chapters~ NO!
(DON'T CRY. DON'T CRY.) I feel so stupid for tearing
up. WANG WAS EVIL! I KNEW IT! He has taken the
Stone but I don't know why the dragon has gone...If
Wang wanted Danzi earlier, he has many chances.I
am starting to lie this paiting of the Emperor and
Ping!~~ The quote suggests that she thinks that
Danzi betrayed her. That scream of betrayal stung...
Ouch.
Chapter 22 Quote and Previous Chapters~ I am sure that
Ping will encounter the Dragon Hunter, and while it is out
of her nature, blood will be spilt. Either Diao's or Danzis.
Getting worried! Hopefully Ping still travels to the Ocean
with Danzi.
Chapter 23 Quote and Previous
Chapters~ I am still wondering about
Wang. While he will die, I need to
know more about why he took Danzi.
OCEAN~ They are going to the
Ocean and the story of the Stone will
become clear~
Chapter 24 Quote and Previous
Chapters~ NO! POOR HUA! AND
NO! THE STORY IS ALMOST
OVER! I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT
HTE STONE IS AN EGG!! OH MY.