Dragons in a Bag — 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
When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical world where they'll be safe. There are two rules when it comes to the dragons: don't let them out of the bag, and don't feed them anything sweet. Before he knows it, Jax and his friends Vikram and Kavita have broken both rules! Will Jax get the baby dragons delivered safe and sound? Or will they be lost in Brooklyn forever?
AN ALA-ALSC NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK
AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
The Dragons in a Bag series continues! Don't miss The Dragon Thief, and The Witch's Apprentice.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dragons in a Bag appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative centers on a young boy's adventures in a magical world, which does not involve physical violence between characters. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The magical elements, such as giant spiders and toothy piranhas, are described in a whimsical context rather than as sources of fear.
Does Dragons in a Bag have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The narrative centers on a young boy's adventures in a magical world, which does not involve physical violence between characters.
Does Dragons in a Bag have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The magical elements, such as giant spiders and toothy piranhas, are described in a whimsical context rather than as sources of fear.
Does Dragons in a Bag have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results focus on the story's magical elements and themes of family and community, without reference to any specific religious practices or beliefs.
Does Dragons in a Bag have racial/cultural content?
The book features a Black protagonist and addresses themes related to race and representation. It is noted that Zetta Elliott aimed to create a magical tale for Black children who do not often see themselves in fantasy stories, highlighting the importance of representation in literature.
Does Dragons in a Bag have profanity?
The book includes mild profanity, as indicated by references to a character who 'curses like a sailor'. This suggests the presence of some informal language, but it is not described as excessive or inappropriate for the target audience.
Does Dragons in a Bag have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The narrative focuses on magical adventures and personal growth rather than environmental issues.
Does Dragons in a Bag have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results indicate that the story is appropriate for children and focuses on themes of magic and adventure.
Does Dragons in a Bag have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features diverse characters, the narrative does not focus on traditional or modern gender expectations.
Does Dragons in a Bag have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Dragons in a Bag'. The search results do not provide any evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or themes within the narrative.
