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Dragon and Soldier

Timothy Zahn (2004)

SubgenreScience Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragonback #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.07

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Synopsis

Fourteen-year-old Jack, who is the human host in a symbiotic relationship with a dragon warrior named Draycos, joins a mercenary outfit to uncover those behind a vast conspiracy to wipe out Draycos's race.

Is Dragon and Soldier appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this book features mercenary combat with moderate action violence, conspiracy themes involving genocide, and a young teen protagonist in dangerous situations. No sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, violence, and conspiracy.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the unique partnership between Jack and his dragon companion Draycos as they go undercover with mercenaries to solve an intergalactic mystery.

Tags

Military SFSpace OperaAdventureYoung Protagonist