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The Warlords of Nin (The Dragon King #2)

Stephen R. Lawhead (1983)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages394 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Dragon King #2
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.85/5 (3135)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneQuest

Synopsis

As Nin the Destroyer and his armies threaten to conquer the peaceful land of Mensandor, young Quentin sets forth on a perilous journey to open the prophetic path for a coming deliverer--the Priest-King--who will wield the blazing sword Zhaligkeer and usher in the heralded age of light.

Is The Warlords of Nin (The Dragon King #2) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A classic good-versus-evil fantasy quest with moderate battle violence appropriate for middle grade readers. No sexual content or profanity, with strong themes of faith, courage, and destiny.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war and violence.

Who'll love this

Kids who love epic quests, prophecies, and heroic journeys to save kingdoms will be drawn to Quentin's adventure to find the legendary sword.

Tags

Epic FantasyQuest FantasyProphetic FantasyChristian Fantasy