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Talons of Power — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui SutherlandScholastic2019-04ISBN 9789352752959336 pages
Talons of Power

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

About this book

"Turtle the SeaWing dragon has long dreamed of being a hero, but when the companions inadvertantly free Darkstalker, the oldest and most powerful dragon, from the spell that has trapped him, the best he can come up with is a spell that prevents the ancient dragon from seeing him or hearing his thoughts--Darkstalker claims he has changed, but Turtle suspects that he still plans to control dragonkind."--

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Talons of Power appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains elements of violence, including references to the protagonist's powers that can cause harm. The narrative involves themes of conflict and danger, which may include violent actions, but it is described as not being excessively graphic. The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as dark themes and the presence of a sinister character, Darkstalker. However, the intensity is likely suitable for the intended age group, which includes middle-grade readers.

  • Does Talons of Power have violence?

    The book contains elements of violence, including references to the protagonist's powers that can cause harm. The narrative involves themes of conflict and danger, which may include violent actions, but it is described as not being excessively graphic.

  • Does Talons of Power have scary content?

    The book includes elements that could be considered scary, such as dark themes and the presence of a sinister character, Darkstalker. However, the intensity is likely suitable for the intended age group, which includes middle-grade readers.

  • Does Talons of Power have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While the author has a background that includes Judeo-Christian influences, this does not translate into explicit religious themes or practices within the narrative of 'Talons of Power'.

  • Does Talons of Power have racial/cultural content?

    Race is not a central theme or plot point in 'Talons of Power'. The story focuses on dragons and their conflicts rather than addressing real-world racial issues or dynamics.

  • Does Talons of Power have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the book. The language used is appropriate for the target audience, which is typical for children's literature.

  • Does Talons of Power have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the narrative of 'Talons of Power'. The story is primarily focused on fantasy elements involving dragons and their adventures.

  • Does Talons of Power have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is present in the book. Although some search results mention 'explicit sexual content' in a general context, this does not pertain to the narrative of 'Talons of Power'.

  • Does Talons of Power have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features characters of various genders, it does not promote traditional or modern feminist themes explicitly.

  • Does Talons of Power have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book 'Talons of Power'. Search results reference discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in other works by the author or in broader contexts, which are not relevant to the specific content of this book.