Prince Warden and the Dragon Stones Content Breakdown! (Is It Clean?)

It is sometimes a struggle to find clean fiction in this crazy world. On top of that, many disagree on what content should be considered acceptable. Often, I have hesitated to buy a book because, even if it appeared to be something I would like, I couldn't be certain it didn't contain something objectionable. I have sorrowfully set many a story aside because of content I disagreed with. The problem further bothers me when it comes to recommending books to others. I, in turn, have recommended books to friends that had content that the friend disagreed with.

I want you to know what you are getting into when you read Prince Warden and the Dragon Stones. I want you to buy (or not buy) this book confidently. So, I have endeavored to write something for you to judge and see if you could happily read Prince Warden and the Dragon Stones, and give it to children.

Warning, spoilers included.

Violence

This story contains battle scenes, but I avoid details. People are stabbed and shot with arrows. I mention people crying out during battle, dead bodies, and blood. Characters get injured and experience pain. Dragons shoot fire at people. Someone gets eaten by a dragon (but I don't describe it).

Warriors threaten to “split yer head open and feed yer brains to the fishes,” but it doesn’t happen.

Someone says, “all of you will be burned at the stake for this crime,” but it doesn't happen.

Romance

None.

I include no nudity, scenes of intimacy, suggestive content, or kissing in this story. There are married couples (the characters’ parents), but there are no scenes that could be considered romantic. I will never include any LGBTQ+ content in any of my books.

Magic/Sorcery

Certain stones give the ability to command dragons and telepathically communicate with them. However, no spells or incantations are involved. The “magic” is merely an aspect of the fantasy world that appears supernatural. However, a character calls the act of using the stones sorcery at one point in the story.

Monsters/scary aspects

I add villains and made-up beasts, like big tusked cats and gorillas, winged spiders, and rabbits with venomous stingers on their ears. There are the repdrillian, who are a half-humanoid, half-dragon race. There are dragons that are typical dragons. The characters face near-death scenarios several times throughout the story.

Language

I do not include curse words or instances where the name of the Lord is taken in vain. I will mention that certain characters curse or swear, but do not include the exact words, beyond something like "blasted" or a made-up exclamation like “salt of the sea!”

Alcohol

I mention a random person stumbling “drunkenly” down the street. And in one instance, the character is in a place where his hosts supply and drink ale, and the character takes a sip.

Morality and message

 My characters are imperfect. The main character lies, disobeys his parents, and attempts to steal. There is war, threats, and theft throughout the book. 

But I strive to be honest about right and wrong, and incorporate God-honoring themes. In this story, Warden learns to obey his father, what it really means to be a hero, and how to be selfless and brave.

Conclusion

At the end of the day this is an action story, and not a squeaky clean stroll through the park.

My aim in writing Prince Warden and the Dragon Stones is to add some fun and adventure to your life. I want this story to inspire courage in the hearts of children, and help them bravely face the scary things that come their way. I hope it can be a blessing to you in the same way many other such adventures have been a blessing to me in.