How to train your dragon
Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2003
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, a Viking misfit, must prove himself by capturing and training a dragon, challenging his tribe's traditions.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
There are depictions of dragon fights and mild peril.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
Some dragon encounters can be mildly frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on Viking culture, not a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceHiccup shows significant courage in facing dragons and his tribe.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Hiccup develops a strong bond and love for Toothless.
Themes of grace or mercy are not central.
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