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Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) — Content Guide for Parents

By Turtleback Books Publishing, LimitedTurtleback Books Publishing, Limited2020-05-05ISBN 9781663603463320 pages
Wings of Fire (Hive Queen)

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Climate change
Gender roles
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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. The Hive Queen is the twelfth book in the New York Times bestselling series Wings of Fire and the second book of the third arc.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series contains significant violence, including themes of cruelty, imprisonment, and arena fighting where dragons are forced to fight for the entertainment of spectators. This violence is depicted as a commonplace aspect of dragon culture. The series includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as the threat of violence and the presence of dangerous creatures. Characters experience fear and danger, particularly in situations involving the queen's control over the HiveWings.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have violence?

    The series contains significant violence, including themes of cruelty, imprisonment, and arena fighting where dragons are forced to fight for the entertainment of spectators. This violence is depicted as a commonplace aspect of dragon culture.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have scary content?

    The series includes elements that could be considered scary for younger readers, such as the threat of violence and the presence of dangerous creatures. Characters experience fear and danger, particularly in situations involving the queen's control over the HiveWings.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have religious themes?

    The narrative does not include any religious beliefs or practices. The dragons in the series do not have a god or religious structure, focusing instead on their own cultural practices without religious context.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have racial/cultural content?

    While the series features different dragon tribes, race is not a central theme or plot point. The narrative does not engage with real-world racial issues but rather focuses on the dynamics between various fictional tribes.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have profanity?

    There is no evidence of profanity in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate the use of strong language within the text.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have climate change?

    The series addresses themes of environmental adaptation, as different dragon tribes are shown to be adapted to their specific environments. This includes moments where characters discover the benefits of their natural habitats, suggesting an awareness of ecological themes.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have sexual identity?

    While there are LGBTQ+ characters, there is no explicit sexual content described in the narrative. The series addresses themes of acceptance but does not include graphic sexual situations.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have gender roles?

    The series portrays dragons of all genders in varied roles, with female dragons depicted as fierce leaders and male dragons as nurturing. This representation challenges traditional gender stereotypes, presenting a more nuanced view of gender roles among dragons.

  • Does Wings of Fire (Hive Queen) have lgbtq+ themes?

    The series includes confirmed LGBTQ+ characters, such as Umber being gay and Anemone being a lesbian. Additionally, there are mentions of other queer characters throughout the series, indicating a representation of diverse sexual orientations.