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The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4)

by Tui T. Sutherland

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2013-10-29
Pages:278
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

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

Our Review

This fourth installment in the popular dragon fantasy series takes readers deep into the mysterious and secretive territory of the NightWings, focusing on the bookish dragonet Starflight. The narrative masterfully builds tension as Starflight is forced to confront his own tribe, who have kidnapped him, and navigate their hidden agendas and allegiances in the escalating dragon war. Young readers who love complex world-building will be captivated by the revelations about NightWing society and the brewing trouble in the shadows.

The book stands out for its exploration of a difficult moral dilemma, asking whether one should choose loyalty to family and tribe or stand with chosen friends. This theme of conflicted allegiance provides substantial emotional weight, making it particularly engaging for middle-grade readers grappling with their own social complexities. The deepening plot and character-driven suspense ensure that fans of dragon adventure stories will be thoroughly invested in Starflight's perilous journey and his terrible, world-changing choice.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction