Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir
Scholastic UK 2014
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family
- identity
- loyalty
- leadership
- friendship
- courage
- trust
- political intrigue
About this book
Tsunami, a SeaWing dragonet stolen as an egg, finally returns to the ocean kingdom to meet her royal mother—only to discover danger lurking beneath the waves. An assassin has been targeting the queen’s heirs, and Tsunami may be next. With palace intrigue, secret passages, and shifting loyalties, she must decide who to trust and what kind of leader she wants to be. Fast-paced action and vivid world-building make this an exciting pick for middle-grade fantasy fans.
Setting: the underwater SeaWing kingdom in the dragon world of Pyrrhia
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir right for my child?
Yes — Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, 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 family, identity, loyalty.
How long does it take to read Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir takes around 7.6h to finish. The book has 75,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir have an AR quiz?
Yes — Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir has an AR quiz available, worth 11 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 Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir?
Wings of Fire: The Lost Heir has an AR reading level of 5.2, 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.