Dragon Slippers
by Jessica Day George · · 2007
When her aunt leaves her as a sacrifice to a dragon in hopes of a royal rescue, young Creel instead bargains with the creature and receives a pair of seemingly simple blue slippers. Traveling to the capital city to earn her living as an embroiderer, Creel quickly discovers that her unique footwear holds powerful magic capable of controlling dragons. As political intrigue and the threat of war escalate, Creel must rely on her resourcefulness, integrity, and courage to protect both her kingdom and her dragon friends.
- Age range
- Ages 3–14
- Category
- General
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Heads up: magic feature prominently in this book.
Parent notes
This story presents a protagonist who relies primarily on hard work, honesty, and craft skills rather than spellcasting. The magical element is concentrated in an artifact that Creel seeks to manage responsibly rather than exploit. Families looking for a fantasy story with a strong emphasis on peace, work ethic, and loyalty will find much to appreciate here.
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Discussion questions
- 1Which moment when Creel was working on her embroidery in the shop stood out most to you, and what made that scene so memorable?
- 2When Creel found herself alone in the capital city with limited money and options, what kept her moving forward despite the difficulty of starting over?
- 3Creel had to choose whether to keep the secret of the blue dragon slippers or reveal their dangerous power to Prince Luka—how would you evaluate her choice, and how might biblical wisdom about honesty and seeking wise counsel apply?
- 4In Creel's world, power and control over others through magical items like the slippers can feel like the best way to secure peace, but how does the Bible's teaching on trust in God rather than human power offer a different perspective?
- 5What was Creel most afraid of when war threatened to break out between the dragons and the kingdom, and where did she find the inner strength to step between two fighting forces?
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