WINGS OF FIRE SERIES

The character and world-building in this series is done at a suitable pace for younger readers (fourth grade and up) or anyone new to the fantasy genre. The reader gets a front-row seat to all the dragonets’ first experiences outside the cave, and this serves as our introduction to the land of Pyrrhia and what it’s like to be a dragon here, such as Clay’s first time spreading his wings to truly fly: But when they escape the cave to take on their destiny, they experience the world outside for the first time. These young dragons have been hidden away because they are part of a mysterious and cryptic prophecy to end a war. The first set of characters we meet in the initial five books - Clay, Starflight, Glory, Sunny, and Tsunami - have grown up isolated in a cave their entire childhood, becoming more like family than members of five different (extremely competitive) tribes. Sutherland so very gently builds the world these characters live in that it is never overwhelming. There’s a reason there are now 15 books, along with several novellas and prequels, a Netflix series on its way, and more graphic novel editions coming…simply put, this series is fantastically addicting and extremely well written. Be prepared for lots of humor, adventure, magic, hints of dystopia, action-packed scenes, and even a bit of very light, endearing romance from time to time.

The series has been hailed across the internet as a solid mix of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games, and I have to agree. It would also make an excellent addition to your classroom library collections for your fantasy-loving students.

If you’re looking for your next middle-grade fantasy series to binge-read, look no further than Wings of Fire. Finally, I decided to put my trust in all those recommendations – and it’s a decision I don’t regret. Several times I considered starting it, but would put it back thinking it might be too childish (it is, after all, a series aimed at readers in grades 4-6). On a mission to find a fantasy book series to rival my love of Harry Potter, I received many recommendations for the Wings of Fire series by Tui T.

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