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Children · Ages 8–10

How to be friends with a dragon

by Valeri Gorbachev

Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2012

A young boy befriends a dragon, learning about acceptance and courage.

Concern Level

9/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

6/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this dragon story.

Violence / Gore5

Mild peril exists as the boy encounters the dragon.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from this dragon tale.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemy is absent from this fantasy story.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not depicted in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

The dragon might be slightly intimidating initially.

Occult & Witchcraft10

Dragons are fantastical creatures, not occult here.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

No non-Christian worldview is promoted in this book.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this story.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice15

The boy shows courage in befriending the dragon.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship20

The story emphasizes friendship and acceptance.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes here.

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