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Dragon Rider

(2004, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Cornelia Funke, Illustrated by Cornelia Funke)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Dragon tale is great for bedtime read-aloud.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dragon Rider

Parents need to know that this is meant for fun, not literary discussion.

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Jerry.D
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    i llike this book beacuse it was time for me to return back to class and i was in a hurry and that's when i saw it. i went home and remembered that i had gotten a book and started reading i couln't stop reading chapter by chapter,getting better and better. so i strongly recomend this book to kids who loved reading, i didn't like reading untill i read this book so mothers read to your daughter and sons and make them learn that there is a whole new world just by reading. thank you for your time and never stop reading

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Ov Fire And The ...
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Great Story

    This is an amazing book and a must-read for any who love fantasy, adventure, and some comedy. I've always been interested in mythological creatures like Dragons, unicorns, etc., and I think it's great That Cornelia Funke wrote a book that starred dragons, but showed them in a different light than what they're normally given. Usually dragons are portrayed as vicious, treasure-hoarding monsters, but here, they were sentient, and actually gentle creatures. Thumbs up definately!

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  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Fukme
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    perfect for anyone

    THIS BOOK WAS T^HE BEST, I read it non-stop until it was finished. i give it a 1000000000000000000000000/5

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Bindydog
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages

    BEST BOOK!!!

    I love this book so freaking much! I own it, and I've read it three times! I love Sorell!!

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  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Sophie.Bear
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 0.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for anyone 9 or older

    I LOVE this book!!!!! It is my all time favorite book. My favorite character is The brownie.

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