Age rating and parents' guide:Dragon Rider
by Cornelia Funke
Ages 8–12
Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke is best for children aged 8–12. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and mild language. Worth knowing: A monstrous dragon hunts and threatens the heroes; mild swearing ("damn").
When humans threaten their valley, the young dragon Firedrake sets out to find the legendary Rim of Heaven. With him go a brownie and Ben, an orphan boy, while a terrible hunter follows their trail. Invites children to talk about courage and the families we choose.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- Mild
Worth knowing: A monstrous dragon hunts and threatens the heroes; mild swearing ("damn")
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
Reading mood
- Adventurous
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