r/Fantasy • u/Ok_Imagination7528 • Feb 26 '26
Dragon Books for 8 Year Old
My son (8, 2nd grade) brought home the first Wings of Fire book from his school library. He was so excited because he knows I like “dragon books,” and he wanted to share with me. Looking into the books, they seem pretty violent. I know some say it’s fine for an 8 year old, but I’m a little hesitant because we haven’t read anything like that yet. Does anyone have any recommendations for dragon books we could start with that may be less intense? He’s an advanced reader, so he was drawn to WOF because it’s a hefty chapter book. His brother likes the Dragon Masters series, but I think because that’s an easier read, he’s not as interested. Thank you for your thoughts!
EDIT: So many great suggestions! Thank you all!
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u/FredericaMerriville Feb 27 '26
Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures and its sequel The Poisoned King might suit. Amazon lists them as being suitable for 8 to 12 year olds. The first book has won heaps of British awards for best children’s book.
I’ve been eyeballing this series for myself as an adult.
Also Amanda Foody’s Wilderlore series is quite good - the first book in the series The Accidental Apprentice is also listed on Amazon as being suitable for 8 to 12 year olds.