The dragon takes a wife
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1972
This is a retelling of a folktale where a dragon falls in love with and marries a human woman, exploring their unusual relationship and the reactions of others.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe romance between the dragon and the woman is implied, not explicit.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
No blasphemous content is included in the book.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story draws from folklore and does not promote a specific worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe dragon shows courage in pursuing his love despite societal norms.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present in the story.
The central theme is the love between the dragon and the woman.
Acceptance of differences is a subtle underlying theme.
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