The Wings of Fire book series has been captivating young readers since 2012, telling the fantastic fantasy story of a world inhabited by dragons and humans. But many parents and children wonder, how many Wings of Fire books are there?
There are three distinct Wings of Fire series with five books each. There are also five graphic novels, four short stories, and two lore books. This brings the total number of Wings of Fire books to 26. But readers can focus on the core 15 stories for a comprehensive understanding of the series.
This article will delve more deeply into the Wings of Fire series to help you better understand which books are integral to the whole story and which age groups are best suited to reading the series.
Wings of Fire Novels
The Wings of Fire novels are divided into separate mini-series consisting of five books each. These mini-series include:
- The Dragonet Prophecy
- The Jade Mountain Prophecy
- The Lost Continent Prophecy
The companion books (the Wings of Fire: Legends series) delve more deeply into the series’ lore, much like J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion offers an in-depth history of the world found in The Lord of the Rings book trilogy.
Thus far, these lore books consist of two novels: Darkstalker and Dragonslayer.
The first mini-series (or arc) in the Wings of Fire series is The Dragonet Prophecy. It consists of five books:
- The Dragonet Prophecy
- The Lost Heir
- The Hidden Kingdom
- The Dark Secret
- The Brightest Night
The second arc in the series is The Jade Mountain Prophecy. Like all other arcs in the Wings of Fire series, this mini-series consists of five books:
- Moon Rising
- Winter Turning
- Escaping Peril
- Talons of Power
- Darkness of Dragons
The series’s third (and thus far final) arc is The Lost Continent Prophecy. The books in this arc include:
- The Lost Continent
- The Hive Queen
- The Poison Jungle
- The Dangerous Gift
- The Flames of Hope
The four short stories include:
- Prisoners
- Assassin
- Deserter
- Runaway
Wings of Fire Graphic Novels
In addition to the main series (which consists of 15 books), there are five Wings of Fire graphic novels:
- The Dragonet Prophecy
- The Lost Heir
- The Hidden Kingdom
- The Dark Secret
- The Brightest Night
This brings the total number of books in the series to 26 (including the Wings of Fire: Legends lore books and short stories).
Appropriate Age Groups for the Wings of Fire Book Series
Now that we’ve established how many books are in the Wing of Fire series, let’s take a moment to discuss the appropriateness of these children’s novels and graphic novels.
After all, it’s crucial to consider the age-appropriateness of the books your child reads before purchasing a complete set. To determine which age groups are best suited to read these books, we’ll need to consider two crucial factors:
- The reading level of these books, and
- The presence of mature themes throughout the series
The Reading Level of the Wings of Fire Books
The Wings of Fire books are written for children, but this information alone doesn’t tell you which ages are best suited to this series. Fortunately, this is a Scholastic book series, so each entry corresponds to a specific Scholastic Guided Reading Lexile range.
Each book has a specific score that places it within a reading level grade. The Lexile scores for these books are as follows:
- The Dragonet Prophecy – 730 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Lost Heir – 750 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Hidden Kingdom – 730 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Dark Secret – 770 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Brightest Night – 790 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- Moon Rising – 730 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- Winter Turning – 790 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- Escaping Peril – 750 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- Talons of Power – 710 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- Darkness of Dragons – 740 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Lost Continent – 760 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Hive Queen – 770 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Poison Jungle – 750 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Dangerous Gift – 740 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
- The Flames of Hope – 760 (Grade 3 to Grade 5)
The graphic novels also have Lexile scores, which are:
- The Dragonet Prophecy – 280 (Grade 1 to Grade 7)
- The Lost Heir – 310 (Grade 1 to Grade 7)
- The Hidden Kingdom – 320 (Grade 1 to Grade 7)
- The Dark Secret – 380 (Grade 1 to Grade 7)
- The Brightest Night – 390 (Grade 1 to Grade 7)
But although these books generally have a reading level of Grade 3 to Grade 5, the themes present in the series may cause some parents to wait to give their children these books until they’ve entered middle school.
Mature Themes Present in the Wings of Fire Book Series
This series primarily focuses on warring tribes of dragons, so mild violence is present throughout the books. Additionally, grief and loss are also explored in these books.
Though the reading level of these books is appropriate for children in Grade 3 and up, some parents may prefer their children to begin reading Wings of Fire after graduating from elementary school.
Additionally, some parents may find the prophecies used in the books (their major plot points) objectionable. This is because prophecies can be considered a form of divination, a sin according to the Christian bible.
Similar Children’s Books Worth Considering
If your child enjoys reading the Wings of Fire books but has finished the series (or is set to finish it soon), you might want to consider investing in similar children’s books to feed their appetite for fantasy literature.
Some of the most popular books and series akin to Wings of Fire include:
- The Last Dragon Chronicles by Chris d’Lacey
- The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
- The Shapeshifter series by Ali Sparkes
- The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
- A Discovery of Dragons by Lindsay Galvin
- Warriors series (also called The Warrior Cats) by Erin Hunter
Final Thoughts
There are 15 core novels in the Wings of Fire series, though this total rises to 26 when you add the graphic novels, short stories, and lore books. Still, readers looking to get the full gist of the series can choose to stick to the 15 main books.
These books are best suited to children in grades three to seven. However, they might also be enjoyable for older readers who appreciate children’s fantasy literature.
