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The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui T. SutherlandScholastic Inc.2013-10-29ISBN 9780545578042336 pages
The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4)

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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 York Times bestselling WINGS OF FIRE saga soars to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice -- his tribe, or his friends?

In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe -- whether he wants to or not.The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it's too late.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book is noted to contain significant violence and darker themes, including graphic violence, making it more suitable for older children and tweens. Specific references to violence include discussions of kidnapping and murder, as well as the harsh realities of a violent kingdom. The book is described as having a scary edge, particularly with cliffhangers and intense situations that may be thrilling for readers, but specific details on the level of scariness are not provided.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have violence?

    The book is noted to contain significant violence and darker themes, including graphic violence, making it more suitable for older children and tweens. Specific references to violence include discussions of kidnapping and murder, as well as the harsh realities of a violent kingdom.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have scary content?

    The book is described as having a scary edge, particularly with cliffhangers and intense situations that may be thrilling for readers, but specific details on the level of scariness are not provided.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have religious themes?

    No religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies are mentioned in the search results for 'The Dark Secret'.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative addresses themes of dehumanization and medical experimentation based on race, highlighting the mistreatment of a group within the story, which parallels real-world issues of racism.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have profanity?

    No profanity is reported in the search results for 'The Dark Secret'.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues are mentioned in the search results for 'The Dark Secret'.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is mentioned in the search results for 'The Dark Secret'.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have gender roles?

    The search results indicate that the dragons in the series are not generally gender stereotyped, and while there are mentions of crushes and flirting, traditional gender roles are not a central theme.

  • Does The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the search results related to 'The Dark Secret'.