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Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel — Content Guide for Parents

By Tui Sutherland, Barry DeutschScholastic2018ISBN 9780545942164224 pages
Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel

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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 first-ever graphic novel based on the first book in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series.

Not every dragonet wants a destiny . . . Clay has grown up under the mountain, chosen along with four other dragonets to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and end the war between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia. He's not so sure about the prophecy part, but Clay can't imagine not living with the other dragonets; they're his best friends. So when one of the dragonets is threatened, all five spring into action. Together, they will choose freedom over fate, leave the mountain, and fulfill their destiny -- on their own terms.The New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series takes flight in this first graphic novel edition, adapted by the author with art by Mike Holmes.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The series contains graphic violence, including verbal abuse, child abuse, and murder. Characters frequently face deadly events, and themes of war and trauma are prevalent throughout the narrative. The series is described as having dark themes and elements that may be frightening for younger readers, including violence and trauma experienced by characters.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have violence?

    The series contains graphic violence, including verbal abuse, child abuse, and murder. Characters frequently face deadly events, and themes of war and trauma are prevalent throughout the narrative.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have scary content?

    The series is described as having dark themes and elements that may be frightening for younger readers, including violence and trauma experienced by characters.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have religious themes?

    No religious content detected in the narrative of the book. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or critiques of religion.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have racial/cultural content?

    The author addresses themes of racism and hatred through the interactions and conflicts between different dragon tribes, promoting understanding and self-reflection regarding differences.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have profanity?

    The search results do not indicate the presence of profanity in the narrative. Any mention of language appears to be mild or replaced with non-offensive terms.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have climate change?

    The series includes themes of environmental adaptation, with dragons experiencing their homeland's unique properties. There are references to the impact of environmental changes on their survival.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have sexual identity?

    No explicit sexual content is mentioned in the search results. The relationships depicted are described as chaste and appropriate for the target audience.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have gender roles?

    The series portrays female dragons as fierce leaders and male dragons as nurturing and kind, challenging traditional gender stereotypes. The narrative emphasizes strong female characters and leadership roles.

  • Does Wings of Fire The Graphic Novel have lgbtq+ themes?

    The series includes dragons that have same-gender crushes and the author has confirmed that some characters are considered bisexual or pansexual. The narrative normalizes LGBTQ+ relationships among dragons, depicting them without significant societal backlash.