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Why is it listed as a christian book? I thought it was simply a fantasy/adventure book? The story seems interesting but if it's deeply rooted in a faith of any kind, I don't think I will be interested anymore. I mean I don't mind it if the characters are religious and believe in a god or gods but I will find it annoying if the plot revolves around the undeniable existence of said god or gods.

Micah In reading the books you won't find the words "Jesus," "repent," or "hell," so in that sense it won't feel religious. Perhaps the most direct referenc…moreIn reading the books you won't find the words "Jesus," "repent," or "hell," so in that sense it won't feel religious. Perhaps the most direct reference to religion is a frequent use of the word "Maker," which is clearly a reference to diety.

However, the Christian overtones could not be more clear. Dealing with themes of identity, forgiveness, faithfulness, and sacrifice, anyone familiar Christianity will easily connect the dots back to biblical themes.

These four books tell a fantastic adventure of a family trying to survive against an evil force set on destroying them. I can't help but think anyone will enjoy them, even if you are looking to avoid overt Christian/religious themes. (less)

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I know he's a Christian singer and I would like to read them because I got three copies, but are these good books?

Trish Some of the best books I've ever read. Not just because they are entertaining but because he is an extremely talented writer too.…moreSome of the best books I've ever read. Not just because they are entertaining but because he is an extremely talented writer too.(less)

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What is the age range for this book?

Rebecca Panks I'm 23 and I loved it xD...

Yeah, I'd say older children 7/8+ is probably best. Then again, the violence is all against evil magical creatures and ther…moreI'm 23 and I loved it xD...

Yeah, I'd say older children 7/8+ is probably best. Then again, the violence is all against evil magical creatures and there are some good lessons about family here. (less)

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Are these books racist? I watched a short cartoon video from the book and it seemed to show one group of people (lizard people) as evil and another (the humans) as good. Or is it more nuanced than that?

Lauren Shively Definitely more nuanced than that. Peterson provides several examples of humanity's capacity for evil, and the Fangs/lizard-people certainly aren't me…moreDefinitely more nuanced than that. Peterson provides several examples of humanity's capacity for evil, and the Fangs/lizard-people certainly aren't meant to represent or malign any race as worse than others. This is made clear in the characterization of particular Fangs versus the humans, but it is not the fact that they are Fangs that makes them evil (quite the opposite, actually). You'll get more answers once you make it to later books. I hope you give them a chance!(less)

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Is this more of an original fantasy, like Hobbit? Or is it more modern, like Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities, or tale of Magic?

Annabelle Batie I would say it's more modern. There are some more classic elements to it, like dragons and sword fighting, but overall, it is written in a more modern…moreI would say it's more modern. There are some more classic elements to it, like dragons and sword fighting, but overall, it is written in a more modern style and caters more to modern readers.(less)

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