Age rating and parents' guide:Wings of Fire (dragon series)
by Tui T. Sutherland
Ages 9–14
Wings of Fire (dragon series) by Tui T. Sutherland is best for children aged 9–14. It has moderate violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Dragon battles.
In a world torn apart by a bitter war between dragon tribes, five young dragonets are raised in secret to fulfill a mysterious prophecy and bring peace. Instead of following the path laid out for them, they decide to escape and find their real families. Keeps curiosity alive and invites readers to imagine what comes next.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Moderate
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Dragon battles
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Novel
- Part of the Wings of Fire series
- A steady start that picks up quickly
- Mostly text
- Some emotionally heavy moments
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
Reading mood
- Imaginative
- Thoughtful
- Suspenseful
Good to talk about
- Survival & resilience
- Fantasy & Magic
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