(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

(4) 1-3 Angel Wings series. Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. Young angel Ella Brown starts school at the Guardian Angel Academy, where she promptly makes an enemy (prim and proper Primrose) and three friends (Poppy, Tilly, and Jess). The formulaic boarding-school story is fluffy as a cloud, and new readers will fly like glittery, sparkly angels through the bland but accessible chapters.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) 1-3 Angel Wings series. Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. At the Guardian Angel Academy, Ella is the "imperfect" angel struggling with being good, and Primrose is her nasty nemesis. These second and third stories include an odd combination of magic, vaguely Christian references, angel-related trimmings (halos, sparkles, wings), and everyday elementary-school jealousies and friendship troubles. Young princess-loving readers will fly through these accessible but saccharine concoctions; others will get a toothache. Review covers the following Angel Wings titles: Birthday Surprise and Secrets and Sapphires.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 1-3 Angel Wings series. Illustrated by Samantha Chaffey. At the Guardian Angel Academy, Ella is the "imperfect" angel struggling with being good, and Primrose is her nasty nemesis. These second and third stories include an odd combination of magic, vaguely Christian references, angel-related trimmings (halos, sparkles, wings), and everyday elementary-school jealousies and friendship troubles. Young princess-loving readers will fly through these accessible but saccharine concoctions; others will get a toothache. Review covers the following Angel Wings titles: Birthday Surprise and Secrets and Sapphires.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(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 Wings & Co. series. Illustrated by David Roberts. The Wings & Co. fairy detectives have a new set of mysteries to solve in book three, including the disappearance of a six-year-old giant girl's father, an inexplicable trip to the seashore, the murder of a ballroom musician, and a stolen diamond. The quirky characters, droll dialogue, zany plot, and whimsical line drawings should be readily appealing to series fans.

Reviewer: Grace Enriquez

(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

(2) 4-6 Wings & Co. series. Illustrated by David Roberts. As an infant, Emily Vole was impulsively adopted by the (deliciously nasty) Dashwoods. After the birth of their own triplets, the Dashwoods demote Emily to Cinderella status. Fortunately, when Emily is nearly nine, an elderly neighbor and her talking cat change everything. While reaching a satisfying conclusion, this first brisk, entertaining series entry leaves enough dangling threads to make readers eager for the next.

Reviewer: Monica Edinger | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2014

(3) 4-6 Wings & Co. series. Illustrated by David Roberts. Five months after inheriting a fairy detective agency, nine-year-old Emily Vole and her eccentric fellow detectives still haven't had any cases to solve. But something fishy is definitely happening when three cases involving magical wishes gone wrong appear all at once. Imbued with many dry Briticisms and peppered with whimsical line drawings, this second quirky mystery will have readers begging for more.

Reviewer: LIly Kessinger

(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

(4) YA Gilded Wings series. Haven, Lance, and Dante (Illuminate) sign up for community service in New Orleans but learn that the program's true purpose is to develop their angelic powers. The angels-in-training face devils who would claim their souls, culminating in a final showdown during Mardi Gras. The novel's action and romance are engaging, though the device of evil as transmissible by touch fails to explore ethical questions with any nuance.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(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

(4) YA Gilded Wings series. Out of the blue, Haven and her best friend Dante are offered internships at the swanky Lexington Hotel. Haven's photographs of the glamorous staff members reveal their moral corruption; soon Haven, Dante, and fellow intern Lance discover an underworld market in human souls. This dark fantasy, with its nod to Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, is engaging despite some predictable plotting.

Reviewer: Katie Bircher

(4) 1-3 Stepping Stone: Little Wings series. Illustrated by Kristi Valiant. All cupids in Nimbus have unique flying friends. Still, Willa Bean is excited to show off her owl, Snooze, to her Cupid Academy classmates. When the new girl has a bigger and stronger owl, Willa Bean loses sight of what makes Snooze special. Though they're almost too cute, the airy and expressive black-and-white drawings complement the relatable if saccharine story.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(4) 1-3 Stepping Stone: Little Wings series. Illustrated by Kristi Valiant. When young cupid Willa Bean's baby brother loses his favorite toy, she does whatever she can to get it back, even if it means nearly ruining her first school "cloud trip." Willa's experiences are relatable, and the simple plot will benefit those transitioning to chapter books, but overall the story borders on cloying; black-and-white drawings are also cutesy but fittingly ethereal.

Reviewer: Lana Barnes

(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