Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
New York Times bestselling author Faith Erin Hicks says of Lightfall: "Gorgeous artwork and a lovable heroine make Lightfall the series I wish I'd had as a kid."
In the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound.
After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in the hidden settlement of the Arsai, mysterious creatures who can glimpse into the future. The Arsai's vision paints a dire picture for their planet, as the bird Kest Ke Belenus--now awoken from a restless slumber--threatens to destroy all the Lights of Irpa. Desperate for a solution, Bea and Cad seek out the help of a water spirit known as Lorgon, whose ancient wisdom may help them find a way to take down Kest and save Irpa from utter destruction.
But when their time with Lorgon presents more questions than answers, Bea and Cad must decide what's more important . . . stopping Kest or uncovering the truth.
Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian
Kirkus Best Books of 2020
Fall 2020 Indie Next List
Junior Library Guild Selection
2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection
Frequently asked questions
Is Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes battles with a giant bird and shadow creatures, with Cad fighting using a sword. A reviewer finds this book scarier than the first, with intense scenes against a powerful enemy, a frightening bird and shadow creatures, balanced by Cad's upbeat attitude.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have violence?
Found (Supporting): The story includes battles with a giant bird and shadow creatures, with Cad fighting using a sword.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have scary content?
Found (Supporting): A reviewer finds this book scarier than the first, with intense scenes against a powerful enemy, a frightening bird and shadow creatures, balanced by Cad's upbeat attitude.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have religion?
Found (Brief, Other or made-up faith): Bea and Cad seek help from Lorgon, a water spirit in the made-up world of Irpa; these spirits are fictional, not a real-world religion.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have race & culture?
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Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have profanity?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have climate?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have sexual content?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have gender roles?
Not found in the sources we checked.
Does Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird have gender & orientation?
Not found in the sources we checked.
