Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party — 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
The party continues but the problems get bigger in this second installment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series brought to you by New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma.
Olivia loves being the Dungeon Master of her after-school club, creating a world with magic and epic battles with adventure around every corner. She's always felt at home in her game, but now--with new members and new plotlines--her world has gotten more complicated than ever.
It doesn't help when Olivia's older sister, Lu, comes home from college and brushes off all Olivia's hard work, telling her to get real. A seed of doubt is planted, and suddenly the colorful world of her game starts to fade around her. Will Olivia be able to keep everything from changing, or will the party fall apart?
Praise for Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call
"An absolutely wonderful story that exemplifies the joys, challenges, and lifelong memories forged between friends in the creative furnace of roleplaying games. The vibrant, energetic art further elevates the beautiful dichotomy between epic, fantasy adventures and finding one's place in those awkward teenage years. I couldn't help but see much of myself and my own youth in parts of each character as they find their companions in real life through their imaginary adventures, and the sense of unparalleled bonding one finds within a good game group resonates deeply throughout this story. I absolutely loved it." --Matthew Mercer, creator of Critical Role
"The power D&D has to help you explore and express yourself is on full display in this lovely story of friendship and growing up." --Kat Leyh, author of Snapdragon
"Perfectly captures the magic when the world you create with your friends becomes as real as the world around you." --Tim Probert, author of the Lightfall series
"A thrilling and gorgeous adventure that goes straight for your heart." --ND Stevenson, New York Times bestselling author of Nimona
"What Molly Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma pull off in Dungeon Club is nothing short of astounding. Contained within these magical pages are not one but two amazing stories: fantasy and reality woven masterfully together by Ostertag's spellbinding storytelling. An adventure filled with fun, magic, and deep insight into the trials and tribulations of High School, Dungeon Club is what we in the D&D world would call a 'Critical Hit'! To everyone who knows that there's always adventure and a little bit of magic just around the corner, this book will be a treasured artifact for years and years to come!" --Brennan Lee Mulligan, creator of Dimension 20
"Scoring high on charisma, this tale of personal growth is bound to win many a curious young fan over to D&D's allure." --Kirkus Reviews
"Middle grade readers intrigued by the cult classic RPG and fans fond of popular campaigns like Adventure Zone and Critical Role will enjoy the message of this series opener: 'Monsters are easier to fight when you've got people by your side.'" --ALA Booklist (starred review)
"For readers who are fans of or are curious about role-playing games, or those seeking heartwarming stories about friendship and imagination." --School Library Journal
Frequently asked questions
Is Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains cartoonish violence, including characters getting bonked on the head, thrown out of windows, and two instances of blades going into enemy bodies with a little blood. Overall, the violence is playful and not graphic. No genuinely frightening content is present. The book includes playful fantasy elements and mild peril, but nothing that would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have violence?
The book contains cartoonish violence, including characters getting bonked on the head, thrown out of windows, and two instances of blades going into enemy bodies with a little blood. Overall, the violence is playful and not graphic.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present. The book includes playful fantasy elements and mild peril, but nothing that would cause fear or distress to readers.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative focuses on fantasy adventures and character development without addressing religious themes or practices.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have racial/cultural content?
The main character is described as a Black and Latino girl, with supporting characters of various racial backgrounds, including Black, White, Native (Dine), and Latino. This diversity is part of the narrative but does not serve as a central theme.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. The language used is suitable for a middle-grade audience, focusing on adventure and friendship.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and fantasy adventures without addressing climate-related topics.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and adventure within a fantasy setting, appropriate for its target audience.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have gender roles?
The book explores themes of gender identity and self-expression, particularly through the lens of tabletop role-playing games. It addresses concepts of identity and self-concept, indicating a modern feminist slant. However, it does not explicitly critique traditional gender roles.
Does Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Time to Party have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features characters who identify as bisexual and nonbinary. One character comes out as nonbinary to close friends, while another character is identified as gay. This representation is explicit within the narrative.
