About This Book
Dragon's Rock is a suspenseful middle-grade novel about Benjamin, a boy tormented by vivid, terrifying nightmares of a dragon after he takes a stone from a mysterious local landmark. Convinced that returning the stone will end his torment, Benjamin goes back to Dragon's Rock during a holiday stay with Toby's family, only to find the danger intensifies and extends beyond his own mind. The book explores themes of fear, guilt, responsibility, and bravery, as Benjamin must confront a powerful, supernatural force. Parents should be aware that the book is described as a 'nightmarish chiller' and contains prominent scary scenes and peril, making it suitable for children ready for a suspenseful, slightly darker fantasy adventure.
Benjamin has terrible nightmares. Ever since taking the stone from Dragon's Rock he feels the beast chasing him. Sleep has become a place of fear, where the dragon hunts him. Benjamin returns to Dragon's Rock in the hope that he can put things right and so get rid of the visions. Once there, his nightmares become even more dangerous. And Benjamin realizes that he's no longer the only person at risk ...
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Discussion Prompts
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What does Benjamin learn about responsibility after taking the stone?
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How does Benjamin's fear change throughout the story, and what helps him be brave?
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Discuss the relationship between Benjamin and Toby. How do their differences affect the story?
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Have you ever felt guilty about something? How did you try to make it right?
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What do you think 'Dragon's Rock' symbolizes in the story?
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