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Ancient, Strange, and Lovely (Dragon Chronicles #4) cover
Teens · Ages 13–16

Ancient, Strange, and Lovely (Dragon Chronicles #4)

by Susan Fletcher

Age rating: Ages 13–16 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young girl named Anya discovers she can communicate with dragons and must protect them from those who would exploit them.

Concern Level

40/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

Some mild peril and conflict occur involving dragons.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes appear.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is featured in the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing10

Some moments of danger might be mildly unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft50

Magic and dragon lore are central to the plot.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are included.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The world has its own magical system, not Christian.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Anya displays bravery in protecting the dragons.

Faith & Hope0

No explicit Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Loyalty to dragons and friends is shown.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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