How to be a Viking
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
A young Viking boy named Hiccup learns to train dragons.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this adventure story.
Viking battles and dragon encounters involve some conflict.
Profanity is absent from Hiccup's adventures.
Blasphemy is absent from this Viking tale.
No discussion of suicide or self-harm occurs.
Mental health struggles are not depicted in this book.
Dragon fights and Viking raids have mild peril.
Dragons are presented as magical creatures.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent from this children's book.
No non-Christian worldview promotion is found.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHiccup shows immense courage in facing dragons and Vikings.
Faith is not a theme in this Viking story.
Hiccup develops a deep bond with his dragon, Toothless.
The story emphasizes understanding and friendship over conflict.
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