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Synopsis
This special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to give readers a glimpse of Pyrrhia through new eyes. In the shadow of wings . . . humans fight for survival. Ivy doesn't trust the Dragonslayer. He may be her father and the beloved ruler of Valor, but she knows he's hiding more than the treasure from the sand dragon he killed two decades ago.Leaf doesn't trust dragons. They're the reason his favorite sister, Wren, is dead, and now he'll do whatever it takes to slay even one.Wren doesn't trust anyone. She swore off humans after her village tried to sacrifice her to the dragons. She only has one friend, a small, wonderful mountain dragon named Sky, and they don't need anyone else.In a world of dragons, the humans who scramble around underfoot are easy to overlook. But Ivy, Leaf, and Wren will each cross paths with dragons in ways that could shape the destiny of both species. Is a new future possible for all of them . . . one in which humans can look to the skies with hope instead of fear?
Is Dragonslayer (Wings of Fire: Legends) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this book contains dragon-human conflict with moderate fantasy violence including dragon slaying, mentions of human sacrifice, and the death of a sister. The story promotes themes of understanding across species and overcoming prejudice.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, animal death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the multiple perspectives showing both human and dragon sides of an epic conflict, plus the heartwarming friendship between a girl and her dragon companion.