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Set sixty‑five million years ago, Darkwing follows a young bat in a prehistoric colony where twilight is the only light he can see. As the son of the colony’s leader, he is protected yet alienated by those who fear his unique abilities. Driven by predatory instincts, he strives not only for survival but for supremacy among the beasts. Written by Kenneth Oppel, author of the Silverwing trilogy, the novel delivers an animal‑centric adventure that bridges prehistoric life and universal themes of belonging and destiny.
First publish date: August 21, 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kenneth Oppel
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