The Wings of Fire series has become a beloved favorite among middle-grade children and young adults alike, captivating fans with its enthralling storylines and lovable characters.

Since its debut in 2012, the series has gained immense popularity, spawning legions of devotees who eagerly await each new installment.

This article will explore some of the best books from this epic fantasy saga, highlighting their key features, and what makes them stand out from the rest.

Wings of Fire series overview

Wings of Fire is a graphic novel series for children written by author Tui T. Sutherland and published by the Scholastic Corporation. The series follows the adventures of a group of dragonets, five dragons who are prophesied to end a war. The main characters are Clay, Glory, Tsunami, Starflight, and Sunny, as well as other supporting dragon characters, including Queen Scarlet and Queen Coral, together with the human-like scavengers called “scavenger dragons.”

The story begins in the rainforest dragon world of Pantala, where five dragon eggs are found in a mysterious cave by five scavenger dragons searching for food. As they hatch, it’s revealed that the dragonets are part of an ancient prophecy about bringing an end to the war between two rival tribes: The SandWings and the IceWings.

Since then, the dragonets have been on a quest to fulfill their destiny while evading enemies such as Queen Scarlet and her NightWings. On their journey, they find themselves learning more about their own history and discovering family secrets that will change them forever.

The book series is divided into three arcs, each with five books. The first arc, The Dragonet Prophecy, features the following titles:

• The Dragonet Prophecy (2012)
• The Lost Heir (2013)
• The Hidden Kingdom (2013)
• The Dark Secret (2013),
• The Brightest Night (2014)

The second arc, The Jade Mountain Prophecy, consists of the following books:

• Moon Rising (2014)
• Winter Turning (2015)
• Escaping Peril (2015)
• Talons of Power (2016)
• Darkness of Dragons (2017)

The third arc, The Lost Continent Prophecy, features the latest books in the series:

• The Lost Continent (2018)
• The Hive Queen (2018)
• The Poison Jungle (2019)
• The Dangerous Gift (2021)
• The Flames of Hope (2022)

You can get a combination of two or more of these books in boxed set format on Amazon and other retail platforms.

Two “special edition” titles known as Legends have been published to date: Wings of Fire Legends: Darkstalker (2016) and Dragonslayer (2020). Both books provide a comprehensive look at major historical events through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters.

In addition, four short stories, known as Winglets, have been published to explore the lives and development of secondary characters from the series.

Best books from the Wings of Fire series

The Dragonet Prophecy

In this thrilling first book of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series, we’re introduced to five young dragons (known as the dragonets of destiny) who are determined to end an ancient war and bring peace to their divided world. The dragonets must escape their captors and survive a dangerous journey to fulfill their destiny, but not all are willing to accept the prophecy’s call.

The Lost Heir

Follow Tsunami, the stolen egg determined to return to her home and take back her rightful place as heir to the SeaWing throne. But danger lurks beneath the surface – with a mysterious assassin on the loose, Tsunami faces unforeseen enemies and must uncover secrets that could change everything she knows about her kingdom.

The Hidden Kingdom

The book tells the story of Glory, a young RainWing dragon, who embarks on an adventure with her friends to discover what is causing dragons in her tribe to go missing. Along the way, she encounters danger and finds strength within herself, proving there is more to being a RainWing than meets the eye.

The Dark Secret

Starflight must journey to his mysterious home and face the NightWings to save a captured RainWing dragon and put an end to the war in Pyrrhia. But his lack of mind-reading powers puts him at a disadvantage, and is he brave enough to stand up for what’s right?

The Dangerous Gift

The book follows Snowfall, a young IceWing queen who must protect her kingdom by finding a way to keep out all other dragon tribes while offering sanctuary to those seeking refuge. She faces many challenges as she navigates dangerous political waters and discovers secrets about herself and others that could change everything.

The Brightest Night

The Dragonets of Destiny must use their courage and strength to fulfill the prophecy and end the war that has plagued Pyrrhia. But they must also make tough choices and bravely face challenges to determine who will be the next Queen of Pyrrhia.

Moon Rising

In book one of the second arc, readers follow Moonwatcher, a NightWing with a mysterious power to read minds and see the future. As she and her dragonet friends attend the newly formed Jade Mountain Academy, they must unite to achieve lasting peace for all of Pyrrhia’s tribes.

Winter Turning

Winter is desperate to find his sister and make things right. With help from Moon, Qibli, and Kinkajou, they must brave dangerous situations, powerful enemies, and the frozen Ice Kingdom to save Winter’s family from peril. Will they succeed or become another victim of Queen Scarlet’s wicked claws?

Darkness Of Dragons

In this thrilling conclusion to the second arc, the five young dragons must save Pyrrhia from a horrible fate brought on by the return of Darkstalker. Follow them as they journey to uncover the lost city of night and face thunder, ice, and ancient prophecies that will shake the earth.

About the author

Tui T. Sutherland is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy and adventure novels for kids, tweens, and teens.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, she moved to the United States as a child, where she grew up in New Jersey and eventually graduated from Williams College with a degree in English Literature. She has written over 50 books under various pen names in multiple genres – from middle-grade fiction to young adult mystery and fantasy.

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FAQ

Is Wings of Fire inappropriate?

The book series is appropriate for readers aged 8 and up.

Is there a Wings of Fire 16?

Yes. Published in December 2022, the book is entitled The Beginning of the End.

Is The Wings of Fire on Netflix?

No. Unfortunately, the project was scrapped before it could make its way onto our screens.