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Synopsis
Jakkin was born into bond, in service in the great dragon barns of Master Sarkkhan. The key to his freedom was a fighting dragon of his own, a skilled and deadly beast that could triumph in the dragon pits which lay beneath the Rock. But that was a distant dream - until the day Jakkin stole a hatchling, and found himself the proud possessor of a dragon among dragons, a true fighting red, a terrifying beast – and Jakkin’s dearest friend. Dragon’s Blood – the opening saga of a richly detailed fantasy introducing the most spectacular denizens of all the wide galaxy: the fighting dragons of Austar IV.
Is Dragon's Blood appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Dragon fighting involves moderate violence but is not graphically described. The book explores themes of slavery and freedom in an age-appropriate way for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, animal harm, and violence.
Who'll love this
Young readers who love dragons will be captivated by Jakkin's quest to earn his freedom through his bond with a fighting dragon.