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Readers who enjoyed The War of the Ember by Kathryn Lasky also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Brightest Night by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsThe dragonets struggle to fulfill the prophecy and -- somehow -- end the war in this thrilling new installment of the bestselling WINGS OF FIRE series!It all comes down to this: The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, and choose the next queen of Pyrrhia... and make it out alive...Categorized as:
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Moon Rising by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe New York Times-bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peace has come to Pyrrhia . . . for now...Categorized as:
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Ember's End by S.D. Smith
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe end is here. Heather and Picket face off for the last time with their tyrannical foes in this final installment of the Green Ember Series. The Mended Wood flickers dimly in the vision of the rabbits of Natalia, as they battle bravely for their survival and a hopeful future beyond. My place beside you, my blood for yours, till the Green Ember . . . ends...Categorized as:
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Darkness of Dragons by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsA young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations . . . Something is coming to shake the earthSomething is coming to scorch the groundJade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and iceUnless the lost city of night can be found... -
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Darkstalker by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe first-ever special edition of the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to the origin of Pyrrhia's most dangerous dragon: Darkstalker.Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning... of the end.In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus -- capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price...Categorized as:
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Ember Rising by S.D. Smith
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA harrowing adventure inside enemy territory. Heather and Picket are plunged into the darkness of Morbin’s shadow, fighting to bear the flame of the cause and light the way for rabbitkind’s upright insurrection...Categorized as:
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Escaping Peril by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 35 ratings"The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend...Categorized as:
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Winter Turning by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsDaring mission... or deadly mistake?Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from Jade Mountain Academy, fleeing terrible crimes and possibly planning to commit more, Winter knows that they both need a second chance to make things right -- if only he can find her...Categorized as:
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The Hive Queen by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsGrowing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions...Categorized as:
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The Lost Continent by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFor centuries there have been rumors of another continent on the dragons' planet -- another land far across the ocean, populated by tribes of dragons very different from those we know. But there's never been any evidence, and most dragons dismissed the rumors as fairy tales. Until now. Because it turns out the stories are true. And the other tribes are coming...Categorized as:
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Talons of Power by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring.And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations . . .Something is coming to shake the earthSomething is coming to scorch the groundJade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and iceUnless the lost city of night can be found...Categorized as:
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The Dangerous Gift by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe #1 New York Times bestselling series continues!Snowfall didn't expect to be queen of the IceWings at such a young age, but now that she is, she's going to be the best queen ever. All she has to do is keep her tribe within IceWing territory, where it's safe -- while keeping every other tribe out, where they belong... -
Dragonslayer by Tui T. Sutherland
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThis special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars back in time to give readers a glimpse of Pyrrhia through new eyes.In the shadow of wings . . . humans fight for survival. Ivy doesn't trust the Dragonslayer. He may be her father and the beloved ruler of Valor, but she knows he's hiding more than the treasure from the sand dragon he killed two decades ago... -
Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOn the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads.Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled... -
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The First by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsTo learn if she truly is the last dairne in the world—the endling—Byx and her friends must travel into the snow-covered mountains of the country of Dreyland, where they hope to uncover the truth behind the legend of a hidden dairne colony. But the threat of war across the lands continues to grow with each passing day...Categorized as:
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Escape from Aurora by Jamie Littler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAsh and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers... -
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
Mapleshade's Vengeance by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the sinister past of one of the most treacherous cats in the Dark Forest, leading up to the events of Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise.Long before she troubled the dreams of Crookedstar or Tigerclaw, Mapleshade was a warrior of ThunderClan...Categorized as:
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Hollyleaf's Story by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Hollyleaf disappeared in the tunnels by the Lake, ThunderClan believed she was gone forever. But her adventure was only beginning . . . Lost and lonely, Hollyleaf soon meets a mysterious cat named Fallen Leaves, who teaches her how to live in the tunnels. Hollyleaf tries to be happy, but she can't help wondering if leaving her Clanmates was the right choice...Categorized as:
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Circle of Heroes by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsCan the familiars bring magic back to the queendom?Vastia is in a state of war. Led by the evil Paksahara, whose command of the Shifting Fortress gives her nearly unstoppable power, an army of undead animals is wreaking havoc on the queendom. With human magic still gone, it's up to the three prophesized familiars--Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert--to capture the fortress and bring Paksahara down...Categorized as:
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Genesis by Shienny M.S.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPerjalanan panjang Valadin mengumpulkan Relik Elemental selesai sudah. Berbekal kepingan-kepingan kekuatan Aether itu, Valadin menuju Laut Kematian untuk menyatukan ketujuh Relik. Tapi sebelum bisa melakukannya, masih ada SATU ujian terakhir. Ujian yang sangat berat, yang berakar dari sejarah kelam Benua Ther Melian... -
The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsHeather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. Kings fall and kingdoms totter. Tyrants ascend and terrors threaten. Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend...Categorized as:
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Urchin and the Raven War by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter his last adventures, Urchin of the Riding Stars has taken his place as a trusted member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal, with little Princess Catkin growing up and testing everyone's patience in the process. But daily life is disrupted when Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle asking for help...Categorized as:
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Urchin and the Rage Tide by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe animals of Mistmantle have enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity since the violent Raven War. Their tranquility is disrupted when tidal waves threaten to destroy the island. Mossberry, a squirrel with delusions of grandeur, sees the impending disaster as an opportunity to rise to power...and his reckless decisions will put many citizens in harm's way...Categorized as:
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Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace... -
Palace of Dreams by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe heroes of Vastia are back in action.Peace has finally returned to Vastia. The familiars Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert have defeated the evil Paksahara, and the Council is throwing Queen Loranella a birthday party to celebrate. But when the queen falls victim to a terrible curse, the familiars find themselves the prime suspects... -
Starfire by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of the Warriors, Survivors, and Guardians of Ga’Hoole series will love this first book in an action-packed tween fantasy series about winged horses from debut author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. The Guardian Herd: Starfire tells the thrilling story of a young foal, Star, who controls the fate of the land of Anok and the five pegasi herds that live there...Categorized as:
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The Sandman and the War of Dreams by William Joyce
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAcademy Award winner William Joyce’s Guardians recruit Sanderson ManSnoozy, the sleepy legend also known as the Sandman, to their cause in this fourth chapter book adventure.When the Man in the Moon brought together the Guardians, he warned them that they would face some terrible evils as they strove to protect the children of earth... -
Cloudstar's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this original Warriors novella, Cloudstar, leader of SkyClan, has watched over his Clanmates at the edge of the forest for many long seasons. But Twolegs are encroaching on SkyClan's land and SkyClan is in danger of being driven away...Categorized as:
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Secrets of the Crown by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPrepare for the unfamiliarWhen every bit of human magic disappears suddenly from Vastia, it falls on the familiars—Aldwyn the telekinetic cat, Skylar the know-it-all blue jay, and Gilbert the gullible tree frog—to find the Crown of the Snow Leopard, an ancient relic that can reverse the curse... -
The Last by Katherine Applegate
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate takes us on an unforgettable journey.A New York Times bestseller from the beloved author of the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning The One and Only Ivan.Byx is the youngest member of her dairne pack... -
The Shadowlands: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
Recollection by Shienny M.S.
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"Karena kamu tahu siapa aku yang sesungguhnya, bahkan di saat aku meragukan diriku sendiri."Saat berburu, Elya menemukan seorang pemuda sekarat di antara jasad prajurit Legiun Falthemnar dan membawanya pulang untuk dirawat. Karena pemuda itu tak ingat jati diri atau bahkan namanya sendiri, Elya memanggilnya Lucca, yang artinya anak hilang... -
Tigerclaw's Fury by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this seventy-five-page novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the story behind Tigerclaw's rise to power as leader of ShadowClan.Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar of ShadowClan...Categorized as:
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Discord by Shienny M.S.
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDengan bantuan Izahra, Valadin dan teman-temannya berhasil melarikan diri. Tidak hanya itu, mereka juga mengobarkan pertempuran di Kota Kuil demi merebut kembali Relik Elemental.Sementara itu, Vrey menemukan alasan di balik pengabaian Reuven-ayahnya-delapan belas tahun yang lalu. Namun jawaban yang ditemukannya justru menorehkan luka yang lebih dalam dan membuat perasaannya semakin hancur... -
Fire Bringer by David Clement-Davies
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsYoung buck Rannoch was born on the night his father was murdered and into a herd of deer where hunger for power has gradually whittled away at all that is true and good. He knows he must escape to survive... -
Windborn by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt has been many moons since Star received his powers, and in that time, Star and his friends have been through constant struggle. Now, Star truly has his toughest, most deadly challenge yet. Nightwing the Destroyer has captured all pegasi of Anok, including Star’s friends. And when Star learns of Nightwing’s deadly plan for the captured herd, he knows the time has come to fight... -
Survivors: Alpha's Tale by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling Survivors series by Erin Hunter! Since the first action-packed Survivors novel, readers have been clamoring for more of the dogs and the world they love. In this original prequel, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Alpha, the fierce half-wolf who leads the Wild Pack...Categorized as:
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Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUrchin finds himself journeying to a hostile island where the maniacal King Silverbirch and his sorcerer, Smokewreath, await him. Urchin will have to face challenges greater than those he has ever known, and in doing so will learn something of his own past that will change his life forever...Categorized as:
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Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) “Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon. She crafts original and brilliant books that delight readers of all ages and kinds... -
Hunted by Maggie Stiefvater
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe adventure continues in this second book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series.In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities...Categorized as:
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Dragon Spear by Jessica Day George
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsFor Creel, all is right with the world. The dragon king, Shardas, and his queen, Velika, have made a comfy home on the Far Isles, and humans and dragons seem to be at peace. It's the perfect time for Creel to plan her wedding to Prince Luka. Well, it was perfect -- until Velika gets kidnapped, and Creel and Luka set off to save her... -
Waggit Again by Peter Howe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAbandoned . . . again!Waggit misses the team of dogs who live in Central Park—his real family. He should have listened to them and never trusted the human. Now she's brought him to a faraway place and left him there.But Waggit is determined to find his way back home and nothing is going to stop him . . . not chains, not cruel enemies, not anything...Categorized as:
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Waggit Forever by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA family is forever.Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere...Categorized as:
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Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMultiple-awarding-winning author Andre Norton explores the world of the Outer Regions, originated in the art of Karen Kuykendall, in the novels Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat. In Mark of the Cat, Andre Norton presents a novel of magic and adventure- the unforgettable story of a boy’s journey of discovery, from trial to triumph... -
The Gryphon's Lair by Kelley Armstrong
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe exciting follow-up book in the fantastical duology for ages 10-14 by NYT bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong.Rowan is now the Royal Monster Hunter, and her twin brother, Rhydd, is destined to be king. But her mother's cousin Heward is still determined that his children be the ones to inherit the titles, and will stop at nothing to show that Rowan and Rhydd are too immature to properly lead...Categorized as:
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On the Trail by Kiki Thorpe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFour best friends—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—travel to Never Land, where they find adventure, friendship, and . . . mystery! When the girls realize that animal talent fairy Fawn is missing, the search is on. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9—The Never Girls!From the Trade Paperback edition... -
The Winter Wolf by Holly Webb
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmelia is exploring the huge, old house where her family are spending Christmas when she finds a diary hidden in the attic. It was written by a boy struggling to look after an abandoned wolf pup. Before she knows it, Amelia is transported into the wintry world of the diary... -
Saving Fable by Scott Reintgen
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSide characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth ! Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes... -
The Witch's Cat and the Cooking Catastrophe by Kirstie Watson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Witch's Cat and The Cooking A fantastical tale of magic, mischief, and mishap!“One day, a witch’s cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea...”The witch has gone out and inspired by the old cookbook, the cat is determined to knock up a super-scrumptious surprise lunch for her...
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