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Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui T. SutherlandScholastic on Brilliance Audio2017-03-14ISBN 9781536681864
Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power

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Religious themes
Sexual identity
Gender roles
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Religious themes

PRESENT

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

About this book

The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!

The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring.

And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations...

Something is coming to shake the earth
Something is coming to scorch the ground
Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice
Unless the lost city of night can be found.

Don’t miss this chapter in the epic, bestselling Wings of Fire series!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series contains significant violence and darker themes, including warring factions among dragons and instances of attempted murder. This violence makes it more suitable for older children and tweens. The series starts with violent themes and contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, though it ultimately aims for a message of peace.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have violence?

    The series contains significant violence and darker themes, including warring factions among dragons and instances of attempted murder. This violence makes it more suitable for older children and tweens.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have scary content?

    The series starts with violent themes and contains elements that may be considered scary for younger readers, though it ultimately aims for a message of peace.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have religious themes?

    The series features a prophecy that plays a significant role in the plot, which can be compared to religious themes. The concept of an organization called Talons of Peace gathering dragon eggs and raising them in secret also suggests elements akin to religious or spiritual beliefs.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit themes of racism or racial identity politics detected in the search results. The story features dragons but does not address real-world racial issues.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have profanity?

    No profanity detected in the search results. The content appears to be suitable for a younger audience without strong language.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues detected in the search results. The narrative focuses on fantasy elements rather than real-world climate discussions.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have sexual identity?

    There are mentions of crushes and flirting among characters, as well as discussions about breeding, indicating some sexual themes, though they are presented in a chaste manner appropriate for children.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have gender roles?

    The series does not generally stereotype gender roles among dragons, presenting a variety of characters without traditional gender expectations. However, there are mentions of gender and sexuality ideas that some readers found confusing.

  • Does Wings of Fire, Book 9: Talons of Power have lgbtq+ themes?

    The narrative includes dragons with same-gender crushes and mentions of dating among dragons of the same gender. The author has confirmed that some characters are considered bisexual or pansexual, indicating a normalization of LGBTQ+ themes within the story.