The Dragonets of Destiny have escaped from the evil Queen
Scarlet and the SkyWings, but they need somewhere safe to
hide until they can figure out how they're supposed to stop
this dragon war. Being dragons of prophecy is good and all
but Tsunami and her friends would like it a whole lot
better if the prophecy would actually tell them how they're
supposed to bring peace to the land. Tsunami knows that if
she can find her lost family in the Bay of a Thousand
Scales, they would protect her and her friends, but first
she has to find them and even though she's a SeaWing, she's
never even been in the ocean! But in this world, it's every
dragon for herself and Tsunami will be forced to choose
sides; her friends or the family she's always longed for.
THE LOST HEIR by Tui T. Sutherland is the second book in
the Wings of Fire series. While all the dragonets of
destiny are together in THE LOST HEIR, this is Tsunami's
story. By focusing on one dragonet per book, Sutherland
allows all the dragonets to shine in their moment. The very
different personalities of the dragonets will allow the
readers to bond with a character who must closely matches
them. It also gives readers more insight into why people
(or in this case, dragons) react in varied ways. It teaches
empathy, compassion, and helps them see past their own
needs to those of others.
Another aspect of this series I loved is the art work on
the cover as well as on the inside. I'm a sucker for maps
and the tiny details of the map just inside the cover
really help orient readers to the story. I love how the
island is shaped like a dragon and I spent quite a bit of
time studying the map, looking for every possible clue.
There is also a dragon guide at the beginning that
differentiates the types of dragons, what skills they
possess, who they're allied with, and their distinguishing
features. These images help when picturing dragons
performing the same actions as people (hugging, writing,
reading). The details of being in a dragon's point of view
is consistent and sharply drawn, allowing the reader to
slip into fantastical creatures so that I could almost feel
the wind and smell the sea as a dragon would.Filled with
amazing action and strong imagery, the scenes jump off the
pages and bring the conflict of the dragonets to life.
A great plot, beautiful imagery, and a sharply distinct
cast of characters allow Wings of Fire: THE LOST HEIR by
Tui T. Sutherland to shine and capture the imagination of
its reader. Ages 8 and up will appreciate the heroic
characters as they struggle to find their place in the
world.
The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater
adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything!
The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last...
She can’t believe it’s finally happening. Tsunami and her
fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water
to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the
royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects
and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.
But Tsunami’s triumphant return doesn’t go quite the way
she’d imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings,
but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's
heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The
dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this
ocean hides secrets, betrayal—and perhaps even death.
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