Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8)
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Themes include trauma and recovery
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Genre
Themes
- redemption
- loyalty and friendship
- identity and self-acceptance
- power and responsibility
- courage and sacrifice
- trust and betrayal
- trauma and recovery
- choice versus destiny
About this book
Peril, the SkyWing dragon with deadly firescales, has left her cruel former queen, Scarlet, and now pledges her fierce loyalty to Clay—the first dragon to treat her as a friend. When Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets out to stop her once and for all. Reluctantly teamed with the cautious SeaWing, Turtle, Peril must confront her past, master her dangerous power, and decide who she wants to be as enemies close in and the fate of the academy hangs in the balance.
Setting: The dragon-inhabited world of Pyrrhia, primarily Jade Mountain Academy and the SkyWing Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) right for my child?
Yes — Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.3, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include redemption, loyalty and friendship, identity and self-acceptance.
How long does it take to read Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) takes around 7.3h to finish. The book has 71,819 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) has an AR quiz available, worth 10 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8)?
Escaping Peril (Wings of Fire #8) has an AR reading level of 5.3, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.