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 (currently) |
Wings of Fire is a super popular series of fantasy books all 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 14 million copies have been sold worldwide, and the series has spent over 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list!
Contents
Explore the World of Wings of Fire
The Wings of Fire stories take place on a planet with three moons. This world has two main continents: Pyrrhia and Pantala. These continents 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
- NightWings
The other three tribes live on Pantala:
- SilkWings
- HiveWings
- LeafWings
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. Dragons mostly live with their own kind. However, dragons from different tribes can sometimes have dragonets together, creating "hybrids."
Dragon Tribes and Their Powers
Every dragon tribe has unique abilities that help them live in their homes. Some can handle extreme cold, others can breathe underwater, and some have camouflage scales to blend in. Each tribe is led by a dynasty of queens.
Humans also live on both continents, though there aren't many of them. Dragons sometimes call humans "scavengers" or "reading monkeys." Most dragons used to think humans were not as good as them, or just food. But as the series goes on, dragons and humans interact more and more.
Animus Magic
Some dragons have a rare and powerful ability called animus magic. This magic lets them cast spells with almost endless possibilities! It's passed down from parents to their children, but not every dragon will inherit it. Dragons believe that using animus magic, especially for evil, can slowly harm a dragon's soul.
What Are the Books About?
The Wings of Fire series has three main story arcs, with five books in each arc. These stories follow young dragons, called "dragonets," as they try to fulfill or change prophecies to save their world. Each book focuses on a different main character, and you see the story through their eyes.
So far, there are fifteen books in the main series. There are also four shorter stories called Winglets, and two longer, standalone novels called Legends. Plus, there are companion books and graphic novel versions of the main series. A fourth arc has been confirmed by the author, Tui T. Sutherland!
Arc 1: The Dragonet Prophecy
The first five books are:
- The Dragonet Prophecy (2012)
- The Lost Heir (2013)
- The Hidden Kingdom (2013)
- The Dark Secret (2013)
- The Brightest Night (2014)
These books star Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny. This arc takes place during a twenty-year war in Pyrrhia. The war started when Queen Oasis of the SandWings died, and 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 says they must choose the next queen to end the long war.
Arc 2: The Jade Mountain Prophecy
The second five books are:
- Moon Rising (2014)
- Winter Turning (2015)
- Escaping Peril (2015)
- Talons of Power (2016)
- Darkness of Dragons (2017)
These books feature Moonwatcher, Winter, Peril, Turtle, and Qibli as the main characters. This arc begins six months after the Dragonets of Destiny successfully ended the SandWing war. It starts at a new school called Jade Mountain Academy, where dragons from different tribes learn together. The five student protagonists face new and old dangers. They try to stop a terrible destruction that was foretold in the "Jade Mountain Prophecy."
Arc 3: The Lost Continent Prophecy
The third five books are:
- The Lost Continent (2018)
- The Hive Queen (2018)
- The Poison Jungle (2019)
- The Dangerous Gift (2021)
- The Flames of Hope (2022)
These books follow Blue, Cricket, Sundew, Snowfall, and Luna. This arc introduces a second continent called Pantala, which is far west of Pyrrhia. Pantala is ruled by the mean and powerful HiveWing Queen Wasp. Most dragons on both continents don't even know the other continent exists, except for some old legends. These books focus on five dragons trying to uncover the truth behind Queen Wasp's lies. They also work to stop a mind-controlling threat that could destroy all the dragon tribes.
Legends Books
There are two special, longer books called Legends:
- Darkstalker (2016)
- Dragonslayer (2020)
These books are separate from the main arcs. They give more background and new views on important events in the series. Unlike the main Wings of Fire books, Legends books switch between the viewpoints of several characters in different chapters. Darkstalker tells the origin story of the powerful dragon Darkstalker through the eyes of Fathom, Clearsight, and Darkstalker himself. Dragonslayer tells major events from the first arc from the perspectives of three humans: Leaf, Ivy, and Wren.
Other Cool Books and Adaptations
Winglets Short Stories
Four short stories called "Winglets" have been published. These stories add more details to events that were briefly mentioned in the main series or Legends. They are told from the point of view of characters who aren't the main stars of the series. The four stories are:
- Prisoner (2015)
- Assassin (2015)
- Deserter (2016)
- Runaway (2016)
They feature Fierceteeth, Deathbringer, Six-Claws, and a mix of Foeslayer, Arctic, and Snowflake. These stories were first e-books but have since been printed in collections like The Winglets Quartet: The First Four Stories (2020).
Graphic Novel Adaptations
The Wings of Fire series is also being turned into graphic novels! These versions are adapted by Barry Deutsch and Tui T. Sutherland, with art by Mike Holmes and colors by Maarta Laiho. The graphic novels started coming out in 2018, and they are currently adapting the second arc of the series.
Other Companion Books
There are also five companion books and one special re-release:
- Forge Your Dragon World (2022): This is an activity book that helps fans create their own dragon stories and characters, just like in Wings of Fire.
- Official Coloring Book (2022): This book has cool line art of many characters from the series for you to color.
- A Guide to the Dragon World (2023): This book shares extra stories and art to give more history about the ten tribes and their world.
- How to Draw (2023): This book teaches you how to draw Wings of Fire dragons and characters.
- The Official Wings of Fire Stained Glass Art Book: This book is coming out in early 2025 and features stained glass-style art.
- The Dragonet Prophecy: Limited Edition (2024): This is a special re-release of the first book with new cover art, an interview with the author, and a chapter that was originally left out.
Television Series News
In March 2020, it was announced that an animated TV series based on Wings of Fire was being made for Netflix. Production started in April 2021, with Ava DuVernay leading the project. It was planned to have ten 40-minute episodes. However, in May 2022, Netflix decided not to go forward with the series.
But don't worry! In February 2024, it was announced that Amazon Prime Video picked up the books for a new animated series! This new show will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios with a completely different creative team.
