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Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl by Cheston Hervey & Darren Doane
| At a Glance | |
|---|---|
| Best for Ages | 9 – 12 years old |
| Length | 188 pages |
| Genre | Magical Realism, Fantasy |
| Biblical Worldview | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Story Engagement | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Read-Aloud Quality | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Overall Content Quality | 📚 Great Family Read-Aloud |
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What is Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl About?
Lacey lost the use of her legs in a freak accident where eleven classmates disappeared, but everyone thinks she’s crazy because of what she claims she saw. But when her friend’s little sister goes missing one night, the local recluse is their first suspect. He knows about a deeper, darker secret, though. They’ll need to team up with him to save the young girl.
Positive Themes in Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl
Your family will have great conversations about courage, friendships, and sacrifice. You’ll ultimately have the conversation about how this book basically sums up the Bible: Kill the Dragon (Satan), Get the Girl (Christ’s Bride – the Church).
If your kids are interested in Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl, they might also enjoy:
- Outlaws of Time by N.D. Wilson
- Fablehaven by Brandon Mull
- The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
Discipleship & Educational Connections
Courage: Even though the characters are afraid, they search and rescue the young girl. Discussions about when to be courageous and when to seek help (like parents) will be great to have with this book. Start with these verses.
Selflessness/Sacrifice: While several characters courageously pursue April and the dragon, Tommy risks the most. What does the bible have to say about laying your life down for someone else? Discuss in light of all scripture. John 15:13
Not Dwelling on the Past: It’s obvious that Lacey thinks about her accident often, even to the point of being a victim. The Bible has several things to say about our thought life, like not dwelling on former things (Isaiah 43:18-19 and Philippians 4:8).
Parent Guide for Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl
Each category is rated as one of the following: 🟢 Completely clean/safe | 🟡 Mild/use discretion | ⚠️ Intense/caution | 🔴 Not recommended for young kids
- 🟢 Romance/Sensuality: one part where a character blushes after someone accuses of wanting to sweep the girl off her feet, only mention of anything seeming like a crush.
- 🟡 Language/Profanity: villain calls girl “cripple”, someone referred to as “crazy” and “weirdo”.
- 🟡Violence/Scary Situations: many battles, no graphic descriptions of violence. Major battle near the end, with mild descriptions of how the villain was killed; the dragon’s head is mentioned as being carried.
- 🟢Religion/Spirituality: Though it doesn’t specifically mention God or a Christian worldview, there are mentions and allusions all throughout the story.
- 🟢Attitude/Rebellion: A child doesn’t listen to his mother, but his dad immediately corrects the child and requires obedience
- 🟢Discrimination: See Language/Profanity.
- 🟡Substance Abuse: Mention of whiskey by a couple of characters.
The Verdict ⭐
📚 Great Family Read-Aloud
Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl will hook the family quickly and won’t let go until the end. This is a great book for families that love danger, adventure, friendship, and sacrifice.
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Final Thoughts on Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl by Cheston Hervey & Darren Doane
Kill the Dragon, Get the Girl is ultimately the story of the Bible. It represents Satan being destroyed and the bride of Christ being saved.
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