Confident fantasy reader
Start with The Dragonet Prophecy and continue through the numbered novels. The plot carries across books and is written for middle-grade readers, generally ages 8–12.
Book Series · 16 Books
Wings of Fire Books
In order from The Dragonet Prophecy to The Hybrid Prince.
A continuing middle-grade fantasy about young dragons caught between prophecy, war, and the choices that can reshape their world. The novels are best for confident readers who enjoy long story arcs, changing points of view, and higher-stakes adventure.
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Reading order
How to Read the Wings of Fire Books
Read the main novels in publisher order, beginning with The Dragonet Prophecy. Books #1–5, #6–10, and #11–15 form three connected five-book arcs. The Hybrid Prince is book #16 and begins the series’ next stage, so the main story is not a good candidate for reading out of order.
For an expanded reading order, read Darkstalker after Escaping Peril (#8) and before Talons of Power (#9). Tui T. Sutherland describes the prequel as a stand-alone story, but recommends reading it before books #9 and #10. Dragonslayer and the Winglets add side stories and history, while the graphic novels retell existing stories and can replace—rather than follow—the matching prose books.
Sources: Scholastic series guide, Tui T. Sutherland on Darkstalker, The Hybrid Prince.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Choose between the prose and graphic versions of the same opening story, then add the side books once the world and characters are familiar.
Loves graphic novels
Start with the graphic novel version of The Dragonet Prophecy. It tells the same story as the first chapter book with full-color artwork, so your child can choose the format they enjoy most.
Wants extra background
Read Darkstalker after Escaping Peril (#8) and before Talons of Power (#9). This prequel adds helpful background for the characters and events in the books that follow.
Wants shorter side stories
Try the Winglets after becoming familiar with the first arc. The short stories revisit supporting dragons and fill in events around the main novels.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
The Dragonet Prophecy
Five dragonets are destined to end a war between dragon tribes.
336 pages· 67,138 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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Paperback
In reading order
Wings of Fire Series
16 books · Published 2012–2026
#1
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$858
The Dragonet Prophecy
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012
Five dragonets are destined to end a war between dragon tribes.
#2
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$858
The Lost Heir
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
A group of dragonets try to find their families and a safe place to hide after being raised in a cave by a group of dragons who stole them from their homes as eggs.
#3
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$858
The Hidden Kingdom
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
In the rainforest, dragonets uncover a hidden danger threatening their kind.
#4
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$858
The Dark Secret
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2013
A dragonet must choose between his tribe and his friends as two kingdoms' fates hang in the balance.
#5
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$858
The Brightest Night
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014
Can five dragonets defy destiny to end a war and choose a queen?
#6
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$858
Moon Rising
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A young dragon must decide: hide her powers or save her friends from a lurking threat.
#7
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$858
Winter Turning
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A dragon's quest to find his sister leads to a perilous confrontation with his own family.
#8
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$858
Escaping Peril
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016
A dragon with deadly firescales must choose between loyalty and a chance at redemption.
#9
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$858
Talons of Power
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A hidden dragon must confront a legendary evil before time runs out.
#10
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$858
Darkness of Dragons
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A dragonet must stop an ancient evil before it destroys their world.
#11
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$858
The Lost Continent
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
A young dragon's life is turned upside down when his sister's Metamorphosis Day goes terribly wrong.
#12
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$858
The Hive Queen
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
A dragonet immune to mind control must uncover secrets to stop a war.
#13
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$858
The Poison Jungle
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A dragon's quest for revenge uncovers deadly secrets in a jungle poised to ignite a new war.
#14
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$799
The Dangerous Gift
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
A young queen faces a storm of mysterious dragons seeking refuge. Can she protect her tribe by risking everything?
#15
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$1597
The Flames of Hope
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
A dragon's quest to save her world from a hidden evil.
#16
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$1899
The Hybrid Prince
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026
A dragon's quest for refuge uncovers hidden truths and tests his courage.
Graphic adaptations
Wings of Fire Graphic Novels Series
10 books · Published 2018–2025
Full-color adaptations of the numbered novels, with the same central stories in a visual format. Darkstalker is an unnumbered graphic adaptation of the Legends prequel.
#1
#1 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Dragonet Prophecy (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Five dragonets defy prophecy to end a war and choose their own fate.
#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Lost Heir (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A lost heir returns home, but danger lurks beneath the waves.
#3
#3 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Hidden Kingdom (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
A dragonet uncovers a hidden threat, risking peace to save her kind.
#4
#4 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Dark Secret (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
A dragonet's discovery of dark secrets could decide the fate of two kingdoms.
#5
#5 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
The Brightest Night (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Can five dragonets defy destiny and end a devastating war?
#6
#6 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Moon Rising (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
A young dragon must choose: hide her powers or save her friends from a hidden threat.
#7
#7 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Winter Turning (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023
A young dragon's quest to find his missing brother becomes a journey of self-discovery and unexpected alliances
#8
#8 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Escaping Peril (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A dragon must choose between loyalty and a chance at redemption.
#9
#9 in Series
Graphic Nov.
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$1398
Talons of Power (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A reluctant dragon must confront a legendary threat or remain hidden forever.
Series
Graphic Nov.
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$2374
Darkstalker (Graphic Novel)
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
Three dragons face a destiny that could reshape their world forever.
Longer prequels and side stories
Wings of Fire: Legends Series
2 books · Published 2016–2020
Stand-alone, extra-long novels that explore important history and events beyond the main point-of-view sequence. Darkstalker fits especially well between main books #8 and #9.
#1
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$958
Darkstalker
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Three dragons face a destiny that could lead to darkness and destruction.
#2
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$958
Dragonslayer
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
In a world of dragons, three humans' destinies intertwine, challenging fear and forging hope.
Short side stories
Wings of Fire: Winglets Series
1 book · Published 2020
Shorter stories centered on supporting dragons. The Winglets Quartet collects the first four stories, while Hero is the separately published fifth Winglet.
#1
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$674
The Winglets Quartet
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Uncover hidden truths in Pyrrhia as dragons face obsession, loyalty, and captivity.
From the same world
In-Universe Books
1 book · Published 2020
Graphic Nov.
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$1248
Wings of Fire: Forge Your Dragon World
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Create your own dragon tales and shape your fantasy world.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Wings of Fire series?
There are 16 books in the Wings of Fire series. It began with The Dragonet Prophecy in 2012, and the newest book, The Hybrid Prince, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Wings of Fire books in?
Start with The Dragonet Prophecy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #16.
What ages are the Wings of Fire books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Wings of Fire book is the longest?
Darkness of Dragons (Book #10) is the longest book in the series at 81,567 words (385 pages).
Which Wings of Fire book is the shortest?
The Hive Queen (Book #12) is the shortest at 56,105 words (286 pages).
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