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Winter Turning

Tui T. Sutherland (2015)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages336 (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWings of Fire | Trope Trove #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads4.44/5 (32299)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarDeath

Synopsis

For use in schools and libraries only. The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring. And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations... Something is coming to shake the earth Something is coming to scorch the ground Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice Unless the lost city of night can be found.

Is Winter Turning appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This middle grade fantasy features dragon protagonists dealing with war aftermath and new prophecies. Expect dragon-on-dragon combat violence appropriate for the age group, perilous situations, and themes of destiny and belonging.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and war.

Who'll love this

Readers who love dragons will be captivated by this adventure featuring dragon heroes facing ancient evils and mysterious prophecies.

Tags

Middle Grade FantasyDragon FictionAdventure FantasySeries Fiction