(4) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. Adapted by Barry Deutsch. Illustrated by Mike Holmes. Color by Maarta Laiho. Five young dragons are destined to fulfill a prophecy to end the war among dragon tribes. In the graphic novel adaptation of the first title in Sutherland's popular fantasy series, the illustrations translate rather than enhance the original story. Still, they have some clever moments, and a dynamic panel layout should keep pages turning.

Reviewer: Jessica Costello

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. In this tenth installment, evil dragon Darkstalker is wreaking havoc and inciting conflict all over Pyrrhia. Meanwhile, SandWing Qibli faces his tragic upbringing, his feelings for NightWing Moonwatcher, and his desire for magic powers. Modern dialogue and moral questions combine seamlessly with the fantasy elements, which should draw in both newbies and existing series fans. A map and an illustrated dragon guide are included.

Reviewer: Renée Wheeler

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. In book eight, dragon Peril's temper is as quick to burn as her deadly scales. She seeks to redeem her reputation by taking out the queen who once used her as a killer and discovers family along the way. Some humor and accessible contemporary dialogue temper the epic-fantasy setting while the hotheaded dragon navigates many dramas on her quest for vengeance.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire: Legends series. Drama, magic, and fated romance weave through narratives from a trio of uniquely gifted young dragons. When they believe they've discovered their true destiny, another potential future appears, and the dragonets learn the right choice isn't always easy to discern. This prequel to the Wings of Fire series features intriguingly complex characters, with snarky contemporary-feeling dialogue adding interest for young fantasy fans.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Kari Sutherland. In the final book of the trilogy, someone is sabotaging the Menagerie, a top-secret home for mythical creatures run by the Kahn family. While Logan and Zoe are determined to find out who wants to expose them, tensions rise as Logan's dad becomes a suspect and his kidnapped mom remains missing. Narrative urgency and fearless characters carry the adventuresome mystery.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. Peace has finally settled on the kingdom of Pyrrhia. The former "dragonets of destiny" have started an academy for young dragons like themselves. One promising student, Moonwatcher, begins to discover her own secret powers and must decide if she should use them when the academy is threatened. Devoted fans of the series will enjoy new characters in this sixth continuation.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(4) 4-6 Spirit Animals series. In the fourth and fifth volumes, the four companions continue on their quest, each child paired with a spirit animal, to defend their land from the Conquerors. Fire takes them to the icy north, while Tide finds the kids in the tropical Hundred Isles. The familiar action and adventure continue in these solid but formulaic fantasy stories with an online component. Review covers these Spirit Animals titles: Fire and Ice and Against the Tide.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. The dragonets of destiny carry on their quest to fulfill the Dragonet Prophecy in these two titles, each narrated by a different dragon. Secrets are revealed as the young dragons struggle to end the war between the seven tribes. Fans will be thrilled to learn the exciting series will continue, as a new queen must be chosen. Illustrated map and dragon guide included. Review covers these Wings of Fire titles: The Brightest Night and The Dark Secret.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) 4-6 Zoe and Logan's lively adventures continue as the Menagerie of mythical creatures is in danger of being shut down after one of their dragons is accused of murdering the goose who laid the golden egg. Tensions are high in this second enjoyable fantastical mystery as the kids follow many leads attempting to clear Scratch's name and save the Menagerie.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. Free from captivity and searching for safe haven, the dragonets travel to the SeaWings' palace. Not only are they confronted with more adversity, but they also have to deal with typical adolescent trials--growing up dragon isn't easy. Fast-paced, thrilling, and a bit violent, book two leaves enough intrigue for future volumes. A map and illustrated dragon guide are included.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. The peaceful rainforest seems like the perfect place for the five dragonets of destiny to hide. Though the RainWings are not at war with other kingdoms, the dragonets soon discover that RainWings are mysteriously disappearing. Fierce battles and menacing characters are tempered by humor and the appealing dragonets. A cliffhanger ending ensures more to come. A map and illustrated dragon guide are included.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. The dragonets of destiny carry on their quest to fulfill the Dragonet Prophecy in these two titles, each narrated by a different dragon. Secrets are revealed as the young dragons struggle to end the war between the seven tribes. Fans will be thrilled to learn the exciting series will continue, as a new queen must be chosen. Illustrated map and dragon guide included. Review covers these Wings of Fire titles: The Brightest Night and The Dark Secret.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) 4-6 When Logan stumbles upon a griffin cub, he learns that his quiet new town houses a secret Menagerie full of real-life mythical creatures. Logan and the animals' caretakers don't have much time to scour the town for the five remaining escaped cubs before the zoo is set for inspection. The narrative urgency and unique animals will hook readers in anticipation for book two.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire series. Five young dragons have been raised under guard by a group of rebel adults; the dragonets are destined to fulfill a prophecy to end the war among dragon tribes. Immediately upon escaping their captivity they are pursued by a wicked dragon queen. Thrilling battles, exciting plot twists, and complex characters will have young fantasy fans eagerly awaiting further volumes in the series.

Reviewer: April Mazza

(3) YA Gus, Diana, Kali, and Tigre, mortal teenage avatars for gods battling to regain control of a world that forgot them, are supposed to be killing one another--not fleeing their pantheons and working together to save the world. Sutherland wisely focuses the narrative on her four lively and likable main characters, driving her rousing, suspenseful trilogy to a satisfying conclusion.

Reviewer: Amy Lee Bennett

(3) YA Ancient gods battle in a post-apocalyptic landscape via mortal avatars--confused, rebellious teenagers not at all sure they want to kill, much less die, for their ungracious gods or for dominion over an empty world. The narrative jumps among perspectives, but readers will breathlessly follow the riveting story line as it hurtles to a cliffhanger ending.

Reviewer: Amy Lee Bennett

(3) YA After cataclysmic events destroy their countries, five teenagers, herded by unseen powers toward a mysterious purpose, discover that they are virtually the only human survivors in a bizarre landscape of beautiful, horrifying creatures. Multiple interwoven story lines and crafty plot twists build continual tension in this post-apocalyptic page-turner.

Reviewer: Amy Lee Bennett

(3) YA Part of a high school production of Romeo and Juliet, this novel's four main characters are really acting out A Midsummer's Night Dream. Dmitri's need to have what rival Alex has sets off a chain of events that parallels the romantic entanglements in Shakespeare's play. Sutherland's set up is believable; she handles especially well the role of the irate, uncompromising father.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) 4-6 Who Was...? series. Illustrated by John O'Brien. These short, illustrated books capture the lives of famous individuals with accessible prose. Each book spends considerable time explaining the childhood experiences of its subject and manages to give readers a sense of the individual's personality and motives. All but Tallchief and Houdini have bibliographies. Timeline. [Review covers these Who Was...? titles: Who Is Maria Tallchief?, Who Was Amelia Earhart?, Who Was Harriet Tubman?, Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?, and Who Was Harry Houdini?.]

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang