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World's Oldest Living Dragon

Kate McMullan (2006)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDragon Slayers' Academy #16
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads4.08
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

HumorFriendshipFound FamilyAdventureHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Apprentice

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Mentor FigureFellowshipComing of AgeDragon CompanionTraining Arc

Themes

Respecting EldersTeamworkGetting Back in ShapeIntergenerational CooperationSchool Life

Synopsis

Wiglaf and his classmates come to appreciate their elders when they learn that only a group of retired knights can save their school from the world's oldest living dragon, Grizzlegore--if they can get back in shape in time.

Is World's Oldest Living Dragon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A lighthearted fantasy adventure where students work with retired knights to save their school from an ancient dragon. Contains mild fantasy peril and comedic situations but no concerning content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will enjoy the funny hijinks as retired knights get back in shape to fight a dragon and save the day.

Tags

Humorous FantasySchool StorySeries Fiction