The Dragon Lantern — 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 Dragon Lantern is the second action-packed, steampunk adventure in the League of Seven series by the acclaimed author of Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz.
Archie Dent is convinced that he and his friends Hachi and Fergus are the first three members of a new League of Seven: a group of heroes who come together to fight the Mangleborn whenever the monsters arise to destroy humanity. His belief is put to the test when they are forced to undertake separate missions. Archie and his faithful Tik-Tok servant Mr. Rivets pursue a shapeshifting girl who has stolen the Dragon Lantern, an ancient artifact with mysterious powers. And Hachi and Fergus travel to New Orleans to find Madame Blavatsky, the only person who knows the circumstances surrounding the death of Hachi's father.
In the course of their adventures the three heroes meet potential candidates to join their League. At the same time, they learn deep-rooted secrets that could destroy the League forever....
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Dragon Lantern appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes references to violence, such as a line mentioning 'a spurt of blood shot out from my forehead' and the character Mrs. Moffat killing another character. This indicates that there are elements of physical violence present in the story. The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of monsters and the transformation of people into monsters when exposed to the Dragon Lantern's light. This suggests a level of frightening content appropriate for its adventure genre.
Does The Dragon Lantern have violence?
The narrative includes references to violence, such as a line mentioning 'a spurt of blood shot out from my forehead' and the character Mrs. Moffat killing another character. This indicates that there are elements of physical violence present in the story.
Does The Dragon Lantern have scary content?
The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as the presence of monsters and the transformation of people into monsters when exposed to the Dragon Lantern's light. This suggests a level of frightening content appropriate for its adventure genre.
Does The Dragon Lantern have religious themes?
The book features a character, Marie Laveau, who is described as a practitioner of Voodoo, which is presented as a religion practiced out of devotion. This inclusion suggests a recognition of diverse religious practices within the narrative.
Does The Dragon Lantern have racial/cultural content?
The narrative includes a character, Hachi, who is a young Seminole warrior, and the story is set in an alternate 19th Century that aims to portray a society free from the racism and sexism of the time. This framing suggests a conscious effort to address racial themes within the story.
Does The Dragon Lantern have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results do not indicate the presence of any strong language in 'The Dragon Lantern.'
Does The Dragon Lantern have climate change?
No explicit climate themes are present in the book. The search results do not indicate that 'The Dragon Lantern' addresses environmental issues or climate change directly.
Does The Dragon Lantern have sexual identity?
No sexual content is indicated in the book. The search results do not reference any sexual themes or explicit content related to 'The Dragon Lantern.'
Does The Dragon Lantern have gender roles?
The book features women in positions of authority and serving in the armed forces, indicating a progressive portrayal of gender roles. This suggests an effort to challenge traditional gender expectations within the narrative.
Does The Dragon Lantern have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book. Search results primarily discuss LGBTQ+ content in other media and do not reference any relevant themes in 'The Dragon Lantern.'
