10. Whom does Artie seek out for friendship before he experiences his dragon journey? What lesson does he learn from Arthur Pendragon that changes this action in his modern life? Is this a good lesson for today’s kids as well?

11. Why does Kim feel like an outsider? Does he feel that there is anything he can do about his situation? What does he observe about Sig, Artie, and Ras, when they come together at the bus stop early in Chapter 5? What do their actions inspire him to do?

12. What dragon does Kim assemble and where does his adventure take him? What character does Kim seem to become? What is Shui Mien Lung?

13. How does Chuko Liang defeat Ssuma despite the actions of his general, Ma Su? Why does Chuko Liang still feel he has failed? What lessons does Kim learn from Chuko Liang and the other Chinese warriors that he brings back with him to the present?

14. How, and in what ways, does the ancient dragon puzzle change the attitudes of, and relationships between, Sig, Artie, Ras, and Kim?

15. After their adventures, what does each boy find himself seeking to learn? Do you feel that knowing about your past—your ancestry—is important? Why or why not?

16. With which character in the story did you most identify? Describe the attributes of this character that most reminded you of yourself. Had you gone on this character’s dragon journey, do you feel you would have come away with the same reactions?

17. What do you think happened to the dragon puzzle? Have you ever had an experience which seemed a little bit magical? How did this experience affect you?

18. Does your family have any heirlooms, such as military metals, antiques, books, or old photographs, which help maintain a connection to your heritage? How do you feel about these objects? Do they have an impact on your sense of your own identity?

19. What do you feel is the most valuable lesson of Dragon Magic for contemporary readers? Explain your answer.

20. Do you have a “dragon” to confront in your own life? In what ways may reading Dragon Magic have helped you to better understand your own dragon?