The bad-tempered dragon
by Joan Lennon
Age rating: Ages 8–10 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A grumpy dragon is befriended by a brave knight, leading to an unlikely friendship.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Minor playful scuffles occur between the dragon and knight.
No profanity is used in the text.
No blasphemy is present in this children's book.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
This book does not address suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.
This book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe knight shows courage in approaching the dragon.
Christian faith elements are absent from this story.
The story highlights the development of an unlikely friendship.
Themes of grace or repentance are not present.
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