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The Crystal Caverns: A Branches Book (the Last Firehawk #2)

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Tag, Skyla, and Blaze embark on a thrilling quest to the Crystal Caverns in search of the next piece of the magical Ember Stone. As they navigate dangers and puzzles, they must outwit the powerful vulture Thorn, whose dark magic threatens the land of Perodia. This fast-paced fantasy adventure is filled with action and captivating black-and-white illustrations on every page, perfect for newly independent readers.
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Ideal for newly independent readers and children beginning to explore chapter books, especially those interested in fantasy, quest stories, and animal characters. Suitable for reluctant readers seeking engaging and accessible text.

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Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Crystal Caverns to search for a piece of the magical Ember Stone, but they're not the only ones. The powerful vulture Thorn is also after the stone. His dark magic is quickly spreading across Perodia, so the friends must move fast to reach the stone. Full color. 5 5/16 x 7 5/8.

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The Crystal Caverns: A Branches Book (The Last Firehawk #2) follows Tag, Skyla, and Blaze as they travel to the Crystal Caverns to find the next piece of the Ember Stone in this fast-paced fantasy adventure!

Pick 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. Branches books help readers grow!

In the second book in this page-turning series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Crystal Caverns. They are searching for a piece of the magical Ember Stone. But they do not know exactly where it is, and they are not the only ones searching for it... The powerful vulture Thorn is also after the stoneโ€”and after Blaze! Thorn's dark magic is quickly spreading across Perodia, so the friends must move fast to reach the stone!

This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for newly independent readers. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!

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A Publishers Weekly bestselling series! The series has been praised for its nonstop adventure and engaging black-and-white artwork. School Library Journal highlights it as a strong beginning to a fantasy adventure series, ideal for reluctant readers, while Kirkus Reviews calls it a promising start for fledgling fantasy readers. Branches books receive commendation for enhancing easy-reader collections, serving as a stepping stone to more advanced chapter books.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338122510

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jeremy Norton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Katrina Charman was the recipient of the SCBWI British Isles' Margaret Carey scholarship for fiction in 2013, and in 2014 she was one of the winners of the SCBWI's Undiscovered Voices competition. Katrina's first children's book, the early reader The Ninjabread Man, was published with Franklin Watts (UK) in July 2015. The Last Firehawk is her first early chapter book series. Katrina lives in South East England with her husband and three daughters.
Jeremy Norton is a British illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. The Last Firehawk is the first early chapter book series he has illustrated. He works digitally, and aims to convey a childlike sense of wonder through his artwork.

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