1.  What is the reading level for these books?

Our target age range is 10 to 16 years old. We have found that some younger children who are excellent readers have been able to handle the books. Dragons in Our Midst books are perfect "read aloud" material for family times. We have also heard from older teens and adults who tells us that they enjoy the books as well. There is a great amount of depth, even hidden mysteries, built into the books, so older, astute  readers find insight and wisdom.

2.  Aren't dragons a symbol of Satan? Why would you use dragons in the story? Aren't they evil?

The Bible uses a dragon to symbolize Satan, but God also describes Leviathan as one of his greatest creatures in Job 41, and this creature sounds remarkably like a dragon. We shouldn't be surprised that a dragon, with its strength and ferocity, is used  to explain the devil's tenacity in attacking God's people. But does such a symbol mean that all dragons are evil?

Satan can pose as an angel of light, but certainly we are not to regard all angels of light as evil. Humans can reflect every wicked attribute of Satan, yet they can also reflect many of God's qualities. It would be wrong to assume that all men are desperately evil just because some choose to follow the path of depravity.

This series assumes that some dragons are evil, and some are good, and it follows a symbolic parallel to angels. Some angels are true to God, and some are fallen, and so it is with the dragons in these books.

3.  I heard there is a transformation of dragons into humans in the story. Aren't such transformations related to occult practices?

While some occult practices seem to describe animal to human to animal transformations, we should recognize that some activities of evil people are not necessarily evil in and of themselves. It is the reason and the objective of the activities that make them evil. Satanists worship. Does that mean that we should not? It is whom we worship and the reasons for worship that make it good or evil. We need to be careful not to label a practice evil simply because an evil group is using it. If we did, we would not be able to pray or sing, feast or fast.

God formed man from the dust of the ground. Jesus said God is able to raise up descendants to Abraham from stones. Certainly He could also form a man from other objects, even dragons.

4.  Is there any magic or witchcraft in the books?

All supernatural power in the first book, Raising Dragons, is clearly shown to be from God. There is no magic or witchcraft at all. The third book introduces a character who has unusual, dark powers, but she is obviously evil. All forces of darkness are clearly shown to be from an evil source. All power for good in this series is from God. 

5.  Why do you use the fantasy genre?

For a defense of using fantasy, see my article, Fantasy and the Heart of a Child.

6.  Will there be more dragons books?

After the Oracles of Fire series is finished, I'm not sure. If I have more ideas for good stories, maybe. We will just have to wait and see.

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