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Children · Ages 8–10

Alexander and the dragon

by Katharine Holabird

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1988

Alexander, a boy who has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, wishes he could move to Australia. He encounters various characters and situations that highlight his bad mood.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

7/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

The story contains no sexual content.

Violence / Gore0

No violence is depicted in the narrative.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by any characters.

Blasphemy0

There is no blasphemous language in the book.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

The book is not scary in any way.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft elements are absent from the story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on childhood experiences, not worldviews.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

There are no negative portrayals of God or Christians.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Alexander's resilience through his bad day shows mild courage.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a component of this story.

Love & Friendship30

Family love and understanding are subtly present.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.

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