Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) — 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
The New York Times bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny! Peace has come to Pyrrhia . . . for now. The war between the tribes is finally over, and now the dragonets of the prophecy have a plan for lasting peace: Jade Mountain Academy, a school that will gather dragonets from all the tribes and teach them to live together, perhaps even as friends. Moonwatcher isn't sure how she feels about school, however. Hidden in the rainforest for most of her life, the young NightWing has an awful secret. She can read minds, and even see the future. Living in a cave with dozens of other dragons is noisy, exhausting -- and dangerous. In just a few days, Moon finds herself overwhelmed by her secret powers and bombarded by strange thoughts, including those of a mysterious dragon who might be a terrible enemy. And when someone starts attacking dragons within the academy, Moon has a choice to make: Stay hidden and safe? Or risk everything to save her new friends?
Frequently asked questions
Is Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The series contains instances of violence, particularly in the earlier books where young dragons face cruelty and are subjected to imprisonment and arena fighting. While later books aim to promote peaceful solutions, the initial violence is a significant aspect of the story. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there may be tense moments, they are appropriate for the intended age group and do not induce fear or distress.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have violence?
The series contains instances of violence, particularly in the earlier books where young dragons face cruelty and are subjected to imprisonment and arena fighting. While later books aim to promote peaceful solutions, the initial violence is a significant aspect of the story.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While there may be tense moments, they are appropriate for the intended age group and do not induce fear or distress.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have religious themes?
The series incorporates elements from various religious traditions, including beliefs about reincarnation and superstitions among the dragon tribes. Tui Sutherland's personal background, which includes influences from Judeo-Christian traditions and Buddhism, may inform the narrative's philosophical themes.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the narrative. The dragons represent different tribes, but the story does not engage with real-world racial issues or themes.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have profanity?
The book does not contain profanity. Discussions around language in the series suggest a lack of strong language, focusing instead on age-appropriate dialogue.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have climate change?
The series explores themes of environmental adaptation, as each dragon tribe is portrayed in relation to their specific habitats. The narrative encourages reflection on the relationship between the characters and their environments.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have sexual identity?
No explicit sexual content is present in the book. The narrative includes some crushes and flirting, but does not delve into sexual themes or encounters.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have gender roles?
The series features non-stereotypical gender roles among the dragon characters, with a focus on equality and collaboration rather than traditional gender expectations. The narrative includes elements of crushes and relationships without reinforcing strict gender norms.
Does Moon Rising (Wings of Fire) have lgbtq+ themes?
The series includes characters that are canonically queer, with specific mentions of bisexual and lesbian characters such as Qibli, Winter, and Sundew. Tui Sutherland has expressed a desire to include diverse relationships in the narrative, indicating a positive representation of LGBTQ+ themes.
