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Dragon ball

Jones, Gerard (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages76 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.46/5 (26)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

"Now that the Dragon Balls are nothing more than rocks scattered around the globe, what's a young monkey-boy to do? Train with the Turtle Guy, of course! After that awesome display at Fry Pan Mountain, it's clear that Goku has much to learn from Master Roshi. Plus, the old guy has a stocked fridge. But Goku's not the only one who wants to train with the master. And the new guy is determined to give Goku a run for his money."--P. [4] of cover.

Is Dragon ball appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Parents should know this is a lighthearted martial arts adventure with cartoon-style action and training sequences. Features friendly rivalry and humor appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Goku's training adventures with the quirky Master Roshi and his rivalry with a new student.

Tags

ActionAdventureMartial ArtsAnime Adaptation