Wings of Fire (novel series) facts for kids
Wings of Fire is a popular series of fantasy novels about dragons, written by Tui T. Sutherland and published by Scholastic Inc. The books have been translated into over ten languages. They have sold more than 27 million copies worldwide. The series has also been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks.
The Wings of Fire text-based logo as used on the covers of the novels
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| Author | Tui T. Sutherland |
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| Illustrator | Joy Ang (novel covers and guides) Mike Holmes (Graphic Novels) Mike Schley (maps and borders) Brianna C. Walsh (companion titles) |
| Cover artist | Joy Ang |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy, Young adult fiction, fiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic |
| Published | July 1, 2012 – present |
| Media type | Print (hardcover & paperback) Audiobook & E-book |
| No. of books | 29: 21 novels, 8 graphic novels (as of 2025) |
Contents
Discovering the Dragon World
The Wings of Fire series takes place on a magical planet. This planet has two main continents: Pyrrhia and Pantala. These lands are home to intelligent dragons.
Dragon Tribes and Their Homes
There are ten dragon tribes in total. Seven tribes live on Pyrrhia:
- MudWings
- SeaWings
- RainWings
- SandWings
- SkyWings
- IceWings
- NightWings
The other three tribes live on Pantala:
- SilkWings
- HiveWings
- LeafWings
Each tribe lives in a special habitat that suits its needs. For example, RainWings live in the Rainforest Kingdom. IceWings prefer the cold Ice Kingdom. Dragons usually stay with their own kind. Sometimes, dragons from different tribes have dragonets, creating "hybrids."
Dragon Abilities and Rulers
Each tribe has unique abilities. These help them survive in their homes. Some dragons can breathe underwater. Others can change their scale colors to blend in.
Queens rule each tribe. A queen can choose her successor. Or, a princess can challenge the queen for the throne. For RainWings, queens are chosen through competitions. The SandWing queen is chosen by holding a special item called the Eye of Onyx.
Humans and Dragons
Humans also live on both continents. Dragons often call them "scavengers." Most dragons used to see humans as less important. They sometimes even saw them as prey.
However, the series explores how humans and dragons interact. Some dragons even keep humans as pets. For example, Winter has a pet human named Bandit. Smolder has a pet human named Flower.
Thousands of years before the main story, humans were in charge of Pyrrhia. Dragons lived alone back then. Humans started fighting each other. They began to use dragons as weapons. Later, dragons fought back. They drove most humans into hiding.
Animus Magic: A Rare Power
Some dragons have a rare power called animus magic. This magic lets them cast powerful spells. It is passed down through families. However, not every dragon inherits it. Using animus magic can sometimes affect a dragon's soul. This happens especially if the spells are evil.
Story Arcs and Main Characters
The Wings of Fire series has three main story arcs. A fourth arc is planned. Each arc has five books. Each book focuses on a different young dragon, called a "dragonet." Their stories are told from their point of view.
Fifteen main series books have been released. There are also four short stories called Winglets. Two longer standalone novels are known as Legends. Plus, there are companion books and graphic novel versions.
The Dragonet Prophecy Arc
The first arc includes five books:
- The Dragonet Prophecy (2012)
- The Lost Heir (2013)
- The Hidden Kingdom (2013)
- The Dark Secret (2013)
- The Brightest Night (2014)
The main characters are Clay (MudWing), Tsunami (SeaWing), Glory (RainWing), Starflight (NightWing), and Sunny (SandWing). They are known as the Dragonets of Destiny. Their job is to end a long war. This war, called the War of SandWing Succession, lasted twenty years. It started when Queen Oasis of the SandWings died. Her three daughters, Blaze, Blister, and Burn, all wanted to be queen.
The Dragonets of Destiny must choose the next queen. This is part of an ancient prophecy. Here is the prophecy:
When the war has lasted twenty years ...
the dragonets will come.
When the land is soaked in blood and tears ...
the dragonets will come.
Find the SeaWing egg of deepest blue.
Wings of night shall come to you
The largest egg in mountain high
will give to you the wings of sky.
For wings of earth, search through the mud
for an egg the color of dragon blood.
And hidden alone from the rival queens,
the SandWing egg awaits unseen.
Of three queens who blister and blaze and burn,
two shall die and one shall learn
if she bows to a fate which is stronger and higher,
she'll have the power of wings of fire.
Five eggs to hatch on brightest night,
five dragons born to end the fight.
Darkness will rise to bring the light.
The dragonets are coming ...
The Jade Mountain Prophecy Arc
The second arc also has five books:
- Moon Rising (2014)
- Winter Turning (2015)
- Escaping Peril (2015)
- Talons of Power (2016)
- Darkness of Dragons (2017)
The main characters are Moonwatcher (NightWing), Winter (IceWing), Peril (SkyWing), Turtle (SeaWing), and Qibli (SandWing). This arc starts six months after the first war ends. The dragonets attend a new school called Jade Mountain Academy. They face new dangers. They try to stop a terrible future predicted by the "Jade Mountain Prophecy."
Beware the darkness of dragons,
Beware the stalker of dreams,
Beware the talons of power and fire,
Beware one who is not what she seems.
Something is coming to shake the earth,
Something is coming to scorch the ground.
Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice
Unless the lost city of night can be found.
The Lost Continent Prophecy Arc
The third arc includes these five books:
- The Lost Continent (2018)
- The Hive Queen (2018)
- The Poison Jungle (2019)
- The Dangerous Gift (2021)
- The Flames of Hope (2022)
The main characters are Blue (SilkWing), Cricket (HiveWing), Sundew (LeafWing), Snowfall (IceWing), and Luna (SilkWing). This arc introduces a new continent called Pantala. Pantala is ruled by the powerful Queen Wasp. Most dragons on Pyrrhia and Pantala do not know about each other. These books follow the dragons as they uncover secrets. They try to stop a mind-controlling threat. This threat could destroy all dragon tribes.
Turn your eyes, your wings, your fire
To the land across the sea
Where dragons are poisoned and dragons are dying
And no one can ever be free.
A secret lurks inside their eggs.
A secret hides within their book.
A secret buried far below
May save those brave enough to look.
Open your hearts, your minds, your wings
To the dragons who flee from the Hive.
Face a great evil with talons united
Or none of the tribes will survive.
A fourth arc is being written. The first book in this arc, The Hybrid Prince, is expected to be released on March 3, 2026. Umber is the main character.
Other Wings of Fire Books
Besides the main series, there are other special books.
Legends Books
Two special "Legends" books have been published:
- Darkstalker (2016)
- Dragonslayer (2020)
These books tell more about important events in the series. They offer new viewpoints. Darkstalker tells the origin story of Darkstalker. It shows events from the perspectives of Fathom, Clearsight, and Darkstalker. Dragonslayer retells parts of the first arc from human perspectives. It follows characters like Leaf, Ivy, and Wren.
Winglets Short Stories
Four short stories called "Winglets" have been released:
- Prisoner (2015)
- Assassin (2015)
- Deserter (2016)
- Runaway (2016)
These stories add more details to events mentioned in the main series. They are told from the point of view of side characters. The characters include Fierceteeth, Deathbringer, Six-Claws, Foeslayer, Arctic, and Snowflake. These stories were first released as e-books. They have since been printed in collections.
Graphic Novels
The Wings of Fire series has also been made into graphic novels. These adaptations started in 2018. Barry Deutsch and Tui T. Sutherland adapted them. Mike Holmes drew the pictures. Maarta Laiho colored them.
Companion Books
Several companion books have been released:
- Forge Your Dragon World (2022) is an activity book. It helps fans create their own dragon stories.
- Official Coloring Book (2022) has line art of characters to color.
- A Guide to the Dragon World (2023) shares more history about the ten tribes.
- How to Draw (2023) teaches fans how to draw dragons.
- The Official Wings of Fire Stained Glass Art Book (2024) includes crafts.
A special edition of The Dragonet Prophecy was released in 2024. It had new cover art and an interview with the author.
Wings of Fire on Screen
The Wings of Fire books are being adapted for television.
In March 2020, an animated TV series was announced for Netflix. Production began in April 2021. However, Netflix later canceled the series in May 2022.
In February 2024, Amazon Prime Video announced they would produce the animated series. Amazon MGM Studios is making it with a new creative team. In May 2025, it was announced that Aaron Waltke will be the showrunner. Tui T. Sutherland will also be a co-writer and executive producer.
