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Synopsis
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 dragon like Sundew, who is uniquely qualified to bring down the Hives.There are dark secrets in the jungle, though-some that Sundew is keeping, and some that she's only just beginning to discover. And now that a new war is upon them, Sundew and her friends must unearth the oldest secret in the jungle-even if what they find has the power to destroy them all.
Is The Poison Jungle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this middle grade dragon fantasy contains war themes, revenge plots, and moderate fantasy violence including battles and death. The series deals with genocide and tribal conflict but is appropriate for upper elementary readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include genocide, death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the dragon protagonist on a mission to save her tribe, the dangerous jungle setting, and the action-packed quest to uncover ancient secrets.