Wings of Fire (novel series) facts for kids
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) |
Wings of Fire is a super popular series of fantasy books about amazing dragons! It's written by Tui T. Sutherland and published by Scholastic. These books have been translated into more than ten languages. Over 27 million copies have been sold worldwide. The series has also been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 200 weeks, which is a very long time!
Contents
Discovering the Dragon World
The world of Wings of Fire is a magical planet with three moons. It has two main continents: Pyrrhia and Pantala. These lands are mostly home to smart dragons. There are ten different dragon tribes in total. Seven tribes live on Pyrrhia: MudWings, SeaWings, RainWings, SandWings, SkyWings, IceWings, and NightWings. The other three tribes, SilkWings, HiveWings, and LeafWings, live on Pantala. Each tribe usually lives in a special habitat that suits them. For example, RainWings live in the Rainforest Kingdom, and IceWings prefer the Ice Kingdom. Sometimes, dragons from different tribes fall in love, and their dragonets are called hybrids.
Each dragon tribe has special abilities that help them live in their homes. Some can resist cold, others can breathe underwater, or even change their scale colors to camouflage! A queen rules each tribe. Usually, a queen can choose who will rule after her. Or, a princess can challenge the queen for the throne. For the RainWings, they have a fun competition with sports to decide their queen. The SandWings have a special jewel called the Eye of Onyx. The female SandWing who holds this jewel becomes their queen. There are also humans living on both continents. Dragons often call them 'scavengers' or 'reading monkeys'. Most dragons used to think humans were not as smart as them, or just food. But the books show many times how dragons and humans can interact. Some dragons even have humans as pets, like Bandit (Winter's pet) and Flower (Smolder's pet).
Thousands of years before the main story, humans were the main species on Pyrrhia. Back then, dragons lived alone and didn't have big cities. When human empires started fighting over land, they looked for new ways to win. A human named Cottonmouth led a group to steal a dragon's egg. Soon, other human leaders also started using dragons. But the dragons fought back! The first dragon whose egg was stolen gathered other dragons. They took back control of their lands, making most humans hide or leave the continent.
Some dragons have a very rare and powerful ability called animus magic. This magic lets them cast amazing spells with almost no limits! It's passed down in families, but not every dragon will get it. People used to think animus magic could harm a dragon's soul. But it's really when dragons use this magic for bad or evil things that it can change them.
Story Arcs and Characters
The Wings of Fire series tells stories about young dragons, called dragonets. It has three main story arcs, and a fourth one is coming soon! Each arc has five books. The first arc follows five special dragonets: Clay (a MudWing), Glory (a RainWing), Starflight (a NightWing), Sunny (a SandWing), and Tsunami (a SeaWing). They work to fulfill or change prophecies to save their world. Each book in an arc focuses on one main dragon, telling their story from their point of view. So far, fifteen main series books are out. There are also four shorter stories called Winglets, two longer standalone novels called Legends, and many companion books. Plus, the main series is being made into awesome graphic novels! Amanda Maciel edits the series, and Joy Ang draws the amazing covers. You can also listen to many of the books as audiobooks, read by Shannon McManus.
Each Wings of Fire novel is available in hardcover and paperback forms. The graphic novel adaptations are still being released. Tui T. Sutherland has confirmed a fourth arc is being written. The sixteenth book, The Hybrid Prince, will be released on March 3, 2026. It was announced on June 19, 2025, that this book takes place after Moon Rising (Book 6). On July 25, 2025, it was also shared that Arc 4 will be a trilogy of three books, not five.
The Dragonet Prophecy Arc
The first arc has five books: The Dragonet Prophecy (2012), The Lost Heir (2013), The Hidden Kingdom (2013), The Dark Secret (2013), and The Brightest Night (2014). The main characters are Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny. This arc happens about twenty years into the War of SandWing Succession. This was a big war across Pyrrhia. It started when Queen Oasis of the SandWings lost her life in an encounter with three humans. She didn't name who would rule next. Her three daughters, Blaze, Blister, and Burn, all wanted to be queen. Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny are known as the Dragonets of Destiny. A prophecy, called "The Dragonet Prophecy," tasks them with choosing the next queen to end the long war.
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), and Darkness of Dragons (2017). The main characters are Moonwatcher, Winter, Peril, Turtle, and Qibli. This arc begins six months after the Dragonets of Destiny successfully ended the SandWing war. It starts at the new intertribal school, Jade Mountain Academy. The story then expands to other parts of Pyrrhia. These five students face new and old dangers. They try to stop a terrible destruction that was foretold in the "Jade Mountain Prophecy."
The Lost Continent Prophecy Arc
The third arc includes five books: The Lost Continent (2018), The Hive Queen (2018), The Poison Jungle (2019), The Dangerous Gift (2021), and The Flames of Hope (2022). The main characters are Blue, Cricket, Sundew, Snowfall, and Luna. This arc introduces a second continent called Pantala, also known as the "Lost Continent." It is far west of Pyrrhia. Pantala is ruled by the strict and powerful HiveWing Queen Wasp. Neither continent fully knows about the other, except for some old legends. These books follow five dragons as they try to find the truth behind Queen Wasp's lies. They also work to stop a dangerous force that controls minds and could destroy all the dragon tribes.
Other Wings of Fire Books
Legends Series
Two special standalone books, called Legends, have been published: Darkstalker (2016) and Dragonslayer (2020). These books add more details and new viewpoints to important events mentioned in the main series. Unlike the main Wings of Fire books, Legends books follow several characters' stories in different chapters. Darkstalker switches between the viewpoints of Fathom, Clearsight, and Darkstalker himself. It tells the true story of Darkstalker's past in the dragon world. Dragonslayer switches between three human characters: Leaf, Ivy, and Wren. It retells major events from the first arc from their human perspectives.
Winglets Short Stories
Four short stories called "Winglets" have been published. They give extra details about events briefly mentioned in the main series or Legends. These stories are told from the viewpoints of dragons who are not the main characters. The four stories are Prisoner (2015), Assassin (2015), Deserter (2016), and Runaway (2016). They were first released as e-books. Later, they appeared in print several times. Prisoner stars Fierceteeth, Assassin stars Deathbringer, and Deserter stars Six-Claws. Runaway switches between Foeslayer, Arctic, and Snowflake. All four stories are collected in The Winglets Quartet: The First Four Stories (2020).
Graphic Novels
The Wings of Fire series has been adapted into graphic novels since 2018. Barry Deutsch and Tui T. Sutherland worked together on these adaptations. Mike Holmes draws the art, and Maarta Laiho colors it.
Other Companion Books
There are five companion books and one special re-release. Forge Your Dragon World (2022) is an activity book. It gives tips on creating your own worlds and characters, just like in Wings of Fire. It's for fans who want to write their own stories. The Official Coloring Book (2022) has blank drawings of many characters for you to color. A Guide to the Dragon World (2023) is a collection of stories and art. It adds more history and information about the ten tribes and their world. How to Draw (2023) is a book that teaches you how to draw the dragons. The Official Wings of Fire Stained Glass Art Book (2024) lets you create cool stained glass crafts. Also, The Dragonet Prophecy: Limited Edition (2024) was a special re-release of the first book. It had unique cover art, an interview with the author, and an early chapter that was not in the original book.
Wings of Fire on Screen
In March 2020, it was announced that an animated TV series was being developed for Netflix. Ava DuVernay was set to lead the project, which would have ten 40-minute episodes. Production started in April 2021. However, in May 2022, Netflix decided not to go forward with the series.
In February 2024, it was announced that Amazon Prime Video picked up the books for a new animated series. Amazon MGM Studios will produce it with a different creative team. Jack Tar Productions, with Marc Resteghini as executive producer, was assigned to the adaptation. In May 2025, it was announced that Aaron Waltke will be the showrunner, co-writer, and executive producer. Tui T. Sutherland will also be a co-writer and executive producer.
