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Violence
Some
Moderate
Language
None
None
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Light
What this book is about
Aerin, considered illegitimate by the court, finds an old book of recipes and discovers how to make dragonfire ointment. She goes dragon-hunting, then much more. A Newbery Medal-winning prequel to The Blue Sword — Aerin's story became the legend Harry discovered.
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