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Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui SutherlandScholastic Audio2017-08-01ISBN 9781509457069
Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire)

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Violence
Scary content
Profanity
Sexual identity
Gender roles
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Religious themes

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The new prophecy comes to a thrilling conclusion in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series! A young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations . . . Something is coming to shake the earth. Something is coming to scorch the ground. Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice. Unless the lost city of night can be found. Will the return of Darkstalker bring a horrible future to Pyrrhia? Or can five young dragons save the world -- again? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion to the new prophecy in the epic, bestselling Wings of Fire series!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is noted for its graphic violence, including descriptions of deaths and intense battles, which have led to criticism regarding its suitability for younger readers. This violence is a significant aspect of the story's conflict. The narrative includes dark themes and graphic violence that could be frightening for younger readers. Specific events, such as the consequences of Darkstalker's actions, are described as disturbing and have caused nightmares for some readers.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have violence?

    The book is noted for its graphic violence, including descriptions of deaths and intense battles, which have led to criticism regarding its suitability for younger readers. This violence is a significant aspect of the story's conflict.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have scary content?

    The narrative includes dark themes and graphic violence that could be frightening for younger readers. Specific events, such as the consequences of Darkstalker's actions, are described as disturbing and have caused nightmares for some readers.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have religious themes?

    No explicit religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are described in the book. While some dragons exhibit superstitious behavior, there is no formal religion or religious content within the narrative.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on dragons and their tribes, but does not engage with real-world racial issues or themes of racism.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have profanity?

    The series includes instances of mild profanity or euphemisms, as noted in discussions about the language used by characters. Some characters use replacement swear words, indicating a level of language that may be considered inappropriate for younger audiences.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have climate change?

    There are no themes related to climate activism or environmentalism present in the book. The narrative focuses on fantasy elements involving dragons and their adventures rather than real-world climate issues.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have sexual identity?

    The series contains elements of sexual content, including romantic relationships between characters, which are presented in a chaste manner. However, there are no graphic sexual scenes described in the narrative.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have gender roles?

    The series does not generally stereotype gender roles among dragons, featuring both male and female characters in various roles. However, there is no explicit discussion or critique of gender roles within the narrative.

  • Does Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The series includes characters that have same-gender crushes and relationships, with the author confirming that some characters are bisexual or pansexual. This representation is present in the narrative, indicating a normalization of LGBTQ+ themes within the story.