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The Last Dragon

C. A. Rainfield (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

TyrannyPolitical Violence

Positive tags

AdventureQuestHopeful EndingChosen FamilyComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneProphecyTyrannical RulerQuestDragon CompanionAnimal CommunicationComing of AgeRebellionLast of Its Kind

Themes

Coming of AgeDestiny vs ChoiceTyranny and FreedomResponsibilityConservationPower and CorruptionHope

Synopsis

Jacob, a boy who can speak to birds, realizes he is the prophesized one who will lead his kingdom to freedom from the tyrannical rule of Lord Manning, and sets out to save the egg of the world's last dragon.

Is The Last Dragon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade fantasy about a boy with a special gift who must save the last dragon egg from a tyrant. Expect mild peril and adventure appropriate for upper elementary readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include tyranny and political violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about chosen heroes, dragons, and fighting against bad rulers will enjoy Jacob's quest to save the world's last dragon.

Tags

Animal FantasyQuest FantasyProphetic Fantasy