Talons of Power: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #9)
Tui T. Sutherland
- Pages
- 247 pages
- Published
- 2025
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This graphic novel is part of the wildly popular Wings of Fire series, which features dragon characters in fantasy battles and conflicts typical of the franchise. Violence is present but not graphic—dragons fight and there are references to danger, though the graphic novel format keeps it age-appropriate for the target audience. The story emphasizes themes of courage, stepping up to help others despite self-doubt, and doing the right thing, with Turtle serving as a relatable protagonist learning to overcome fear and use his abilities responsibly. The graphic novel format with Mike Holmes's illustrations makes the content more accessible and visually engaging for middle-grade readers already familiar with the series.
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Ready from about age 10.
From about 7, okay with a grown-up nearby.
For younger readers
- Violence is moderate (3/5) — a bit much at 9; fine with a grown-up nearby.
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From the publisher
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret,... The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help Pyrrhia -- instead of keeping his abilities a secret, even from his own sister. Now that Darkstalker, the sinister and impossibly old dragon from Pyrrhia's most notorious legends, has returned, Turtle knows his own role is simple: hide. And stay hidden. The more he watches Darkstalker from the shadows, the more Turtle knows that someone needs to stop the powerful dragon. A real hero. But Turtle is running out of time to find one, which means ... he might have to try to save the day himself. The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the ninth graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.
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- Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781546110569 · Scholastic Inc.