The Wooden Dragon
by Joan Aiken
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A young boy named Thomas is sent to live with his eccentric aunt and uncle in a mysterious old house filled with secrets and strange occurrences.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and suspenseful situations occur.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language or themes are present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are shown.
The old house and its secrets create a spooky atmosphere.
There are hints of the uncanny and unexplained.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on mystery and atmosphere.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThomas shows bravery in exploring the mysterious house.
Christian faith is not a theme in this book.
Family relationships and bonds are explored.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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