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Synopsis
Capt. Will Laurence is serving with honor in the British Navy when his ship captures a French frigate harboring a most unusual cargo--an incalculably valuable dragon egg. When the egg hatches, Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon Temeraire and finds himself on an extraordinary journey that will shatter his orderly, respectable life and alter the course of his nation's history.
Is In his majesty's service appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains naval warfare and aerial dragon combat with moderate violence typical of military historical fiction, but no graphic gore, sexual content, or strong language. Themes of duty, honor, and class conflict are central.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and violence.
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Who'll love this
Readers will love the richly imagined bond between a naval captain and his dragon as they navigate military life during the Napoleonic Wars.