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The 7 Deadly Dragons

The 7 Deadly Dragons

7-Book Series

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7chapter books
1,078pages of story
100+full-color illustrations
100,000+books in Catholic homes
4.9stars from 253 families

You're not just raising a child. You're raising a future saint.

When his father dies, young Rolland is sent to the Woodshire Academy of Dragon Slaying. The dragons there are the seven deadly sins. They don't kill the body. They devour the soul.

Book by book, Rolland learns to face each dragon, fight it, and slay it with a virtue. Your kid learns right alongside him.

  • Learns all seven deadly sins by name, and how to spot them in real life
  • Practices the virtue that slays each one
  • Prays the rosary and meets the sacraments and saints in the story
  • Reads over 1,000 pages and asks for the next book
Book 5 open to a full-color illustration of the Blue Dragon of Wrath

What's in the box

Seven dragons. Seven virtues to slay them.

7 books · 1,078 pages · Ages 7 to 13

  1. Front cover of The Red Dragon of Pride, Book 1
    Book 1 · 128 pages The Red Dragon of Pride Slain by Humility
  2. Front cover of The Orange Dragon of Envy, Book 2
    Book 2 · 122 pages The Orange Dragon of Envy Slain by Admiration
  3. Front cover of The Yellow Dragon of Sloth, Book 3
    Book 3 · 120 pages The Yellow Dragon of Sloth Slain by Zeal
  4. Front cover of The Green Dragon of Greed, Book 4
    Book 4 · 146 pages The Green Dragon of Greed Slain by Generosity
  5. Front cover of The Blue Dragon of Wrath, Book 5
    Book 5 · 172 pages The Blue Dragon of Wrath Slain by Forgiveness
  6. Front cover of The Indigo Dragon of Gluttony, Book 6
    Book 6 · 176 pages The Indigo Dragon of Gluttony Slain by Temperance
  7. Front cover of The Violet Dragon of Lust, Book 7
    Book 7 · 214 pages The Violet Dragon of Lust Slain by Chastity

Perfect for family read-alouds, First Communion and Confirmation gifts, Advent and Lent, Catholic schools and parish libraries.

BISHOP ENDORSED

“The Seven Deadly Dragons book series is a highly creative thoughtful tool for parents to train their children in striving for sainthood by identifying the temptations that confront them and practicing the virtues that overcome them. This series also illustrates how grace from the Sacraments operates in engaging the battle for holiness. I heartily recommend this series for anyone tasked with teaching the moral life to children.”

Bishop of Toledo: Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas
Dr. John R. Wood, author of The 7 Deadly Dragons

About the author

Dr. John R. Wood

Writes the series as Sir Rolland Paterlot

John is a Catholic husband and father of five. He wrote The 7 Deadly Dragons to give his own kids a way to see sin for what it is and fight it with virtue.

He's written ten books. His first, Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission, has reached over a quarter million readers, and he's spoken at hundreds of parishes and schools across the country.

Since his family released the series in 2024, it has put over 100,000 books in the hands of families learning to slay the dragons of sin.

Common questions

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How are these Catholic?

Catholic prayer and devotion run through every book: the rosary, the sacraments and the saints. Each book carries the Permission to Publish from Bishop Daniel Thomas of the Diocese of Toledo, so the series has been reviewed for faithfulness to Church teaching.

Is the Lust book appropriate for kids?

Yes. Book 7 is about chivalry and self-sacrifice, and there's nothing in it that isn't appropriate for kids. We still suggest reading it yourself first, then using it to start the chastity conversation with your kid. Plenty of parents talk about exactly this in the Amazon reviews.

What age is this for?

Ages 7 to 13, the same age as Rolland. It's also a great family read-aloud. Parents and older siblings tend to get pulled in too, and the stories open up good conversations.

Paperback or hardcover?

Same seven books either way. The paperback set comes in a protective slipcase and is the one most families read to pieces. The hardcover is the gift edition, made to be handed down, and it ships free.

What if it's not right for our family?

Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. No hard feelings.

How fast does it ship?

Orders ship from Ohio in 1 to 3 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $100.