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Synopsis
The first-ever special edition of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker. Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus -- capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price.In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold -- and almost all of them, she knows, lead to disaster and destruction.And under three full moons and the watchful eyes of his NightWing mother and IceWing father, the most powerful dragon Pyrhhia will ever know is clawing his way out of his egg. Darkstalker, the dragon who will change the world forever.Long before the SandWing war, lifetimes before the Dragonet Prophecy... darkness is born.
Is Darkstalker appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this prequel explores the origin story of a powerful dragon who becomes a villain, featuring dragon-on-dragon violence, manipulation, and dark magical themes appropriate for the middle grade Wings of Fire audience.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will be captivated by the origin story of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon and the dramatic prophecy that unfolds across three dragon perspectives.