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The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui T. SutherlandScholastic, Incorporated2025-10-07ISBN 9798225008321352 pages
The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five)

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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 fifth book in the #1 New York Timesbestselling Wings of Fire series, now in a special edition paperback with colorful stenciled edges! This edition includes exclusive never-before-seen sketches and a Q&A about Sunny with author Tui T. Sutherland. A must-have for FanWings of all ages!

One will have the power of wings of fire...

Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously. If Pyrrhia's dragons need her, Clay, Tsunami, Glory, and Starflight to end the war, she's ready to try. She even has some good ideas how to do it, if anyone would listen to her.
But shattering news from Morrowseer has shaken Sunny's faith in their destiny. Is it possible for anyone to end this terrible war and choose a new SandWing queen? What if everything they've been through was for nothing?
Buried secrets, deadly surprises, and an unexpected side to scavengers are all waiting for her in the shifting sands of the desert, where Sunny must decide once and for all: Is her destiny already written?

Or can five dragonets change their fate and save the world ... the way they choose?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence and dark themes, including discussions of war and character deaths. The narrative includes intense moments that may be inappropriate for younger readers. The book contains elements that may be considered scary, such as intense action and dark themes, which could be disturbing for younger audiences.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have violence?

    The series is noted for its graphic violence and dark themes, including discussions of war and character deaths. The narrative includes intense moments that may be inappropriate for younger readers.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have scary content?

    The book contains elements that may be considered scary, such as intense action and dark themes, which could be disturbing for younger audiences.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are present in the narrative of 'The Brightest Night'.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit themes of racism or discussions of race are present in the narrative of 'The Brightest Night'.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have profanity?

    Some reviews mention the use of mild profanity, including terms like 'fucking', indicating that there is some inappropriate language present.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have climate change?

    No themes related to climate, environmentalism, or activism are present in the narrative of 'The Brightest Night'.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is detected in the search results for 'The Brightest Night'.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have gender roles?

    The narrative does not adhere to traditional gender stereotypes, presenting dragons that are not generally gender stereotyped, indicating a modern approach to gender roles.

  • Does The Brightest Night: Special Edition (Wings of Fire Book Five) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the search results for 'The Brightest Night'.