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Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui T. SutherlandSCHOLASTIC INDIA PVT LTD2020ISBN 9789390189168
Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen

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

About this book

Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered. Now she's hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. The fugitives need answers, and fast, in order to prevent a LeafWing attack. But Cricket has more questions than ever. How can she stay hidden and discover the queen's deadliest secret? And if she does succeed -- can a powerless dragonet really do anything to topple a regime and stop a war?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book includes themes of violence, such as tyranny, dictatorship, and the repercussions of genocide, which parallel real-world issues. The series has been noted for depicting cruelty and violence experienced by young dragons, including imprisonment and fighting. The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as the oppressive control of the queen over the HiveWings and the fear experienced by characters like Cricket when hiding from this control. These themes may evoke tension and fear appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have violence?

    The book includes themes of violence, such as tyranny, dictatorship, and the repercussions of genocide, which parallel real-world issues. The series has been noted for depicting cruelty and violence experienced by young dragons, including imprisonment and fighting.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have scary content?

    The book contains elements that could be considered scary, such as the oppressive control of the queen over the HiveWings and the fear experienced by characters like Cricket when hiding from this control. These themes may evoke tension and fear appropriate for the target age group.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have religious themes?

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

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have racial/cultural content?

    The narrative addresses themes of prejudice and privilege, drawing parallels to real-world issues of racism and enslavement. This indicates a critical engagement with race-related themes within the story.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have profanity?

    No profanity is indicated in the book. The content focuses on themes of adventure and conflict without the use of strong language.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have climate change?

    No explicit climate themes are present in the book. While there are mentions of environmental adaptation, these do not constitute a significant thematic focus on climate issues.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the book. The series includes some mild romantic elements, but these do not constitute sexual content.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have gender roles?

    The book challenges traditional gender roles by featuring strong female characters and addressing themes of independence and autonomy. It critiques the patriarchal structures within the dragon society, promoting a more progressive view on gender roles.

  • Does Wings Of Fire #12: The Hive Queen have lgbtq+ themes?

    The book features LGBTQ+ themes, including a main character, Blue, who has two mothers. However, the impact of these characters on the plot has been criticized as minimal. There are discussions about the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in the series, indicating a presence but with varying levels of significance in the narrative.