Escaping Peril is the eighth book in the bestselling Wings of Fire series by Tui T. Sutherland, published by Scholastic Press. This middle-grade fantasy novel is told from the perspective of Peril, a dragon with deadly firescales who was once fiercely loyal to the tyrannical Queen Scarlet.

Now loyal to Clay — the only dragonet who ever truly befriended her — Peril sets off on a dangerous mission to find Queen Scarlet and stop her from threatening Jade Mountain Academy. Accompanied by Turtle, a cautious SeaWing with secrets of his own, Peril must confront her violent past, face her own lethal nature, and decide once and for all where her loyalties truly lie.

The novel explores themes of redemption, identity, self-worth, and the courage it takes to change. It stands out in the series as the first book narrated by Peril, offering readers a deeply personal and complex character journey. With 260 pages of twists and magic, it earned a 2016 Goodreads Choice Award nomination for Middle Grade & Children's fiction and carries a 4.47-star rating from tens of thousands of readers. Ideal for ages 8–12.