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The Poison Jungle (Wings of Fire #13)

by Tui T. Sutherland

Book Details

Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
Published:2019-07-30
Pages:249
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

The New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- brand-new tribes of dragons! Some secrets are deadly.It's no secret that Sundew wants to destroy the HiveWings. It's her life's mission to exact revenge on the tribe that tried to wipe out the LeafWings and ripped every tree from the surface of Pantala.Every tree, that is, except the wild and dangerous Poison Jungle, where the surviving LeafWings have been hiding since the war. Hiding, plotting, and waiting for a drag

Our Review

This latest installment in the popular dragon saga ventures deep into a new, treacherous environment, introducing a hidden tribe and escalating the stakes for its revenge-driven protagonist. The narrative centers on Sundew, a LeafWing whose singular, burning purpose is to avenge her tribe's near-destruction, providing a complex and morally gray perspective that will captivate middle-grade readers. The world-building expands masterfully into the wild and dangerous Poison Jungle, a setting that is as much a character as the dragons themselves, filled with lethal flora and long-held secrets. This is a story where some secrets are indeed deadly, weaving themes of vengeance, survival, and the heavy cost of war into a fast-paced fantasy adventure.

What makes this entry particularly compelling is its focus on a character motivated by righteous anger, offering a nuanced exploration of revenge that will resonate with readers navigating complex emotions. The revelation of the LeafWings' hidden society and their intricate, long-term plotting adds fascinating new layers to the series' ever-growing mythology and political landscape. Fans of the previous books will be utterly absorbed by the escalating conflict and the introduction of these brand-new dragon tribes, while the lush, perilous jungle setting provides a fresh and vividly described backdrop for the action. This is a thrilling and thought-provoking chapter that deepens the series' lore and leaves readers desperate for the next adventure.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction