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Jane and the Dragon
- ION, NBC, qubo
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Medieval adventure is a soaring delight.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this excellent computer-animated series is set in medieval England. Although the main character is supposed to become a lady-in-waiting, she decides that she wants to be a knight instead and befriends a dragon. Jane is a strong, independent female role model, and the show's themes of friendship, loyalty, and forgiveness make it great for young grade-schoolers.
What's the story?
Based on Martin Baynton's storybooks, JANE AND THE DRAGON may lack the fantasy violence of other cartoons, but it certainly doesn't lack action. That's because main character Jane (voiced by Tajja Isen) is a spirited young girl who'd rather play with her friends and patrol her kingdom with her dragon (Adrian Truss) than fuss about and learn what's expected of a young woman in medieval times. Jane grows up in the confines of the royal court, where it's her destiny to become a lady-in-waiting. But thanks to a little determination (some might even call it stubbornness), she proves herself and joins the King's Knight Guard. The adventures that follow are full of lessons in bravery, conflict resolution, and patience that build Jane's character and teach her about the realities of growing up.
Is it any good?
Full of humor and excellent messages, Jane and the Dragon offers girls a fantastic role model who's smart, confident, and has big dreams -- and the determination to chase after them. With its lovable characters, engaging story lines, and wit reminiscent of the Shrek series, Jane and the Dragon may capture the attention of the entire family.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Jane's challenges as she grows up and navigates her social world. Have you ever had to pick sides among friends? What caused the problem? What was your solution?
Younger kids can also talk about the show's plot points. What happened in this episode? What did the characters learn?
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my oldest grandson likes dragons, so he already hooked.
and Jane being a girl ,as long as she's strong,fearless,and
can stick with the boys she's in....At five.she is another playmate as far as he's concern.
But he seems to like the little adventures that they go through more when the dragon appears.
I sit with him when he's at my house and we watch it together, I must say I like the stories myself ,I wouldn't change not one thing.This kind of show lets kids see both sides of the coin.You can then ask questions on how or what your child feelings are about
the situations.We have talks about what we just saw
almost after every show.
And it helps him solve his own problems,I have notice
by something he already seen on a show.
So keep up the great job your doing and keep the
dragon alive for my son please.(smile)
He may not grasp everything that goes on in the show
but he will ask me what does that mean,when he don't
get it..
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An unknown show.
This show may not be too popular, but I like it. It is definitely the best show on Qubo!
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I am lifted and my moral character is supported by this program.
Every episode of Jane and the Dragon give me pause, teach me lessons, and make me think on the Aristotelian plane regarding how I treat my fellow human beings. Every episode has a message, an example of how things can seem to be diametrically opposed, but that in reality, the code of a knight indicates that only one path may be followed in order to "Do The Right Thing".
I am a highly educated adult, and I need these messages to reinforce the ideals that I was taught.
So do Today's children.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 15, 2011
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THIS SHOW MAKES ME CRY! WORSE THAN AQAU TEEN HUNGER FORSE!
HORRIBLE!
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Jane/ Dragon ROCKS !
I'm an adult, and I watch this show every Sat. morning in San Francisco. It has great characters, funny yet meaningful story lines, and may inspire kids to look into computer art as a career. One of the best shows on TV !
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I love the show
I am 20 and I love watching Jane and the Dragon. I watch every night at 11:30 before I go to bed. There is just something about this show that hucked me and I just stayed. The emotions that Dragon have melt my heart and Jane and his closness that melt my soul. Its a good show to let young girls know that you can be what you want to be. You may have to work a little bit harder but you will seep the reward.
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Very sophisticated handling of human emotions!
I'm a 61 year old educator and a feminist since the early 70's. I LOVE THIS SHOW! I love that Jane is the heroine. I love the real and often quite subtle human emotions that every character shows, and I love that these emotions are deeply respected and dealt with. I am always impressed by the emotion-driven motives in the show, and the emotional growth that happens in every episode. This show could be a catalist for excellent classroom discussions!
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures, book characters, friendship, great girl role models |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Networks: | ION, NBC, qubo |
| Cast: | Adrian Truss, Tajja Isen |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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