The Dark Secret
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013 · Est. 7 hour read

The Dark Secret

By Tui T. Sutherland

Book #4 in the Wings of Fire series

A dragonet must choose between his tribe and his friends as two kingdoms' fates hang in the balance.

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295 pages· 62,672 words· Est. 7 hour read
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Starflight, a dragonet of destiny, is thrust into the secretive NightWing kingdom, where he faces a dire choice: loyalty to his tribe or saving his friends. As he uncovers the NightWings' dark secrets, including the captivity of innocent RainWings, Starflight must navigate treacherous alliances. With the fate of two kingdoms in his talons and no one to rely on, he must summon courage to forge his own path. Can he escape the shadows and save those he loves before time runs out?

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The New York Times bestselling WINGS OF FIRE saga soars to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice – his tribe, or his friends?In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . . The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they’ve kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe – whether he wants to or not. The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he’s busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it’s too late.

At a glance
Format
Pages
295
Words
62,672
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~860L
Themes & topics
Books about dragonsBooks about identityBooks about secretsBooks about mythical creaturesBooks about adventure and adventurers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
162853
Publication
Published
September 30, 2014
First published
October 29, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545349260

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