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The Dragon of Middlethorpe

Anne Leo Ellis (1991)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipHappy Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOutspoken HeroineReluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeDragon CompanionFish out of WaterForbidden LoveMedieval EuropeanQuestReluctant Hero

Themes

Gender Roles and ExpectationsComing of AgeCourageSelf-DiscoveryBreaking TraditionsStanding up for What's Right

Synopsis

When rumors of a dragon and its treasure stir up greed and fear in the medieval village of Middlethorpe, thirteen-year-old Kate is forbidden to join the dragon hunt because she is a maid, so she takes matters into her own hands.

Is The Dragon of Middlethorpe appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A medieval fantasy adventure where a thirteen-year-old girl defies gender expectations to join a dragon hunt. Features themes of courage and self-determination with likely mild peril but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Middle grade readers will enjoy this story of a brave girl who refuses to let outdated rules stop her from going on an exciting dragon adventure.

Tags

AdventureDragon StoryMedieval FantasyFemale Protagonist