Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) — Content Guide for Parents

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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Pick a book. Grow a Reader!
This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!
A huge shadow is blanketing the sky, spreading across every kingdom. And wizards all over the world are losing their magic powers! The Dragon Masters soon discover that a Shadow Dragon named Chaya and his Dragon Master, Aruna, are responsible for the sky-shadow. Drake teams up with Jean to figure out how this Shadow Dragon has so much power. Will they stop the sky-shadow, or will the world fall into complete darkness? And is evil magic to blame for all this chaos?
With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!
Frequently asked questions
Is Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book features action-packed tales involving young dragon masters fighting evil, which implies some level of conflict and violence typical of fantasy adventure stories. However, it is aimed at a young audience and is not graphic. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it involves a Shadow Dragon, the context is adventure-oriented and suitable for young readers.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have violence?
The book features action-packed tales involving young dragon masters fighting evil, which implies some level of conflict and violence typical of fantasy adventure stories. However, it is aimed at a young audience and is not graphic.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it involves a Shadow Dragon, the context is adventure-oriented and suitable for young readers.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The narrative revolves around fantasy elements and friendships, without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy and adventure without addressing race as a central theme.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The content is appropriate for children, focusing on adventure and fantasy elements.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The story focuses on fantasy adventures rather than environmental issues.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and friendships without any references to sexual themes.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a mix of characters in a fantasy setting, but there is no thematic content related to gender roles.
Does Curse of the Shadow Dragon: a Branches Book (Dragon Masters #23) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the adventure and friendship aspects of the Dragon Masters series without reference to LGBTQ+ content.



