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Cover of The Dragons of North Chittendon

The Dragons of North Chittendon

Susan Fromberg Schaeffer (1986)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.83
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFriendshipHeartwarmingHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistNon-Human Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeDragon CompanionFound FamilyFellowshipFish out of WaterNon-Western Setting

Themes

Coming of AgeCommunityLeadershipFriendship Across DifferencesDiplomacyAcceptance

Synopsis

Follows the adventures of Arthur, a young and fearless dragon living with his tribe in northern Vermont, as he grows up, marries, becomes the leader of his tribe and together with a human friend tries to improve relations between dragons and people.

Is The Dragons of North Chittendon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A gentle dragon fantasy about growing up, taking on responsibility, and building bridges between different communities. No violence or scary content; appropriate for confident middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love dragons and stories about unlikely friendships will enjoy following Arthur's journey from young dragon to tribal leader.

Tags

Animal FantasyContemporary FantasyTalking Animals