- Graphic Novels
- Ages 8–12
- Fantasy
Rune: The Tale of the Winged Sorceress
Book 3 of 3 in RuneView the full series
The third instalment of Carlos Sánchez's Welsh-mythology-flavoured graphic novel fantasy, in which Chiri rallies her fellow adventurers on a desperate quest to find her missing friend Dai before a spreading darkness raises an army and swallows the kingdom.
- Best for8–12
- FormatGraphic
The vibe
What it’s like.
Style
- Conversational
Tone
- Exciting
- Adventurous
- Suspenseful
- Heartwarming
Themes
Experience meters
What’s it about?
The story.
With Dai missing and a creeping darkness conjuring a fearsome army of creatures, Chiri must gather what remains of her band of adventurers for the most dangerous quest yet. As the shadow spreads and the enemy plans total domination of the kingdom, she has to protect the friends she still has while searching for the one she has lost. Packed with dark magic, druids, dragons and a surprising amount of delicious dessert, this third Rune adventure from award-winning author-illustrator Carlos Sánchez deepens the world of the earlier books with bigger stakes and richer artwork. Fast, funny and full of heart, it's a middle-grade fantasy for readers who love their quests with monsters, loyal friendships and a hero worth rooting for.
Fit check
Right for your child?
Where it lands by age
Best for 8-12s reading independently, especially confident graphic-novel readers who love fantasy quests. The visual storytelling supports younger readers from around 8, while the darker peril and layered plot reward older ones. As the third book in a continuous story, it lands best after the earlier volumes.
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- Best fit · 8–12
- Read aloud · 8–11
- Independent · 8–12
Prose load
Light
Visual support
Very high
Reluctant-reader friendly
Very
Read-aloud quality
Workable
Works well for
- Gift-buying
- Reluctant readers
Preview before sharing if a child is sensitive to: scary imagery, violence.
Bedtime suitability
2 / 5 · Better outside bedtime
Sensitive-child
3 / 5 · Mostly fine
Graphic intensity
2 / 5 · Mild
Best for
- Fantasy adventure
- Graphic novels
- Dragons and magic
- Strong heroines
Avoid if
- Wants gentle bedtime
- Sensitive to peril
Why it lands
Why they love it.
Why kids love it
Chiri leads a band of adventurers through a world of druids, dragons and dark magic, and the danger is real: a friend is missing and a shadow army is on the march. The lush artwork and cliffhanger pace keep readers racing to the next panel.
- Going on a quest
- Magic powers
- Friendship and belonging
- Surviving danger
- Being special or chosen
Why parents love it
Carlos Sánchez pairs award-winning artwork with a proper adventure that carries genuine emotional stakes about loyalty and loss. It's an easy sell to fantasy-loving readers and a step up in ambition from lighter graphic-novel fare.
- Beautiful illustrations
- Great writing
In the series
Rune.
3 books · open the series →
About the author & illustrator
Carlos Sánchez.
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