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Children · Ages 10–12

The Dragonslayers

by Bruce Coville

Age rating: Ages 10–12 · Children

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1994

Young Peter, his sister, and their friends embark on a quest to defeat a fearsome dragon threatening their village.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore20

The dragon poses a threat, and there are mentions of danger.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language appears in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance use is featured in the story.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The dragon and the quest can be mildly frightening.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or magical elements are included.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story presents a classic fantasy worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Peter and his friends show bravery facing the dragon.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this story.

Love & Friendship10

Friendship and loyalty are present among the children.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace and mercy are not central.

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