ParentsPick

Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) — Content Guide for Parents

By Mary Pope OsborneRandom HouseISBN 9781467601429
Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House)

Themes present

Violence
Scary content
Gender roles

Not found

Religious themesRacial/cultural contentProfanityClimate changeSexual identityLGBTQ+ themes

Content themes

Factual summary of themes present in this book. No opinion — just the facts.

Get the full theme breakdown in the app

Detailed evidence, confidence ratings, and source citations for every theme.

Download for iOS

Example theme card

Religious themes

PRESENT

Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Who would burn books? Jack and Annie find out when the MagicTree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor's soldiers?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes elements of danger, such as the Dragon King ordering all books to be burned, which poses a threat to the characters. The narrative involves suspenseful situations but does not detail graphic violence. The book contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the threat of book burning and being trapped in a tomb. These elements create suspense but are not excessively frightening.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have violence?

    The book includes elements of danger, such as the Dragon King ordering all books to be burned, which poses a threat to the characters. The narrative involves suspenseful situations but does not detail graphic violence.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have scary content?

    The book contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, such as the threat of book burning and being trapped in a tomb. These elements create suspense but are not excessively frightening.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The narrative centers around historical adventures without religious context.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racism or racial themes detected in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The narrative does not focus on race as a central theme.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The content is aimed at a young audience and does not include strong language.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have climate change?

    No climate themes detected in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The narrative does not address environmental issues or climate activism.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content detected in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The focus remains on adventure and historical themes appropriate for children.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have gender roles?

    The series features a boy and a girl as protagonists, with Annie often initiating adventures, suggesting a modern approach to gender roles. However, the portrayal of non-White groups as foreign and magical may indicate a traditional framing.

  • Does Day of the Dragon King: Library Edition (Magic Tree House) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for 'Day of the Dragon King'. The content focuses on the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie without reference to LGBTQ+ characters or themes.