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Bazil Broketail

Christopher Rowley (1992)

SubgenreMilitary Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBazil Broketail / Battle Dragons #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.11
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Positive tags

Found FamilyComing of AgeAdventureFriendshipMentor Figure

Hero archetypes

Soldier / Marine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistDuo / PartnersDragon / Dragonbound

Tropes

Dragon CompanionTraining ArcComing of AgeMilitary FantasyFellowshipFound FamilyWarMentor Figure

Themes

Coming of AgeLoyaltyWar and Its CostDuty and HonorBond Between Human and DragonTraining and DisciplineFighting for Freedom

Synopsis

The beginning of a fantasy epic spanning a decade of a world at war. Relkin and Bazil are a boy and his battledragon, a fighting unit bred and trained to protect the liberty of the free kingdoms, but first they must join the Legion.

Is Bazil Broketail appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This military fantasy features battle scenes with dragons and violence typical of war stories, but without graphic detail or adult content. The focus is on the bond between a boy and his dragon as they train for war.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the exciting partnership between a boy soldier and his battledragon as they train together and prepare to defend their kingdoms.

Tags

Dragon FictionMilitary Science FictionEpic FantasyAdventure Fantasy