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Children · Ages 8–12

Day of the Dragon King

by Mary Pope Osborne

Age rating: Ages 8–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Jack, a young boy, travels back in time to ancient China to rescue a dragon king and prevent a war.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

12/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore10

There is a depiction of a dragon fight and potential war.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing20

Some scenes with dragons and conflict may be mildly intense.

Occult & Witchcraft0

The story involves mythical creatures, not occult practices.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is focused on adventure and problem-solving.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Jack shows courage in facing the dragon and his mission.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship20

Jack's actions are motivated by a desire to help.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not explicitly explored.

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