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The Last Firehawk, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set
Series: Last Firehawk
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Action, adventure, fantasy, and magic come together in this exciting, fast-paced early chapter book series — this box set is perfect for newly independent readers!
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!
This box set includes books 1-5 in The Last Firehawk series. Young readers will love the quests, battle scenes, and magic in this action-packed series about Tag, a small owl, and his friends Skyla and Blaze, who fight against the evil vulture, Thorn.
In book one, The Ember Stone, Tag and his friends begin their journey to find the magical Ember Stone. In book two, The Crystal Caverns, they travel to icy caves, and in book three, The Whispering Oak, they must cross the tornado-filled Shifting Sands. In book four, Lullaby Lake, they travel to a magical underwater kingdom and finally come face-to-face with their enemy! And in book five, The Shadowlands, they must cross the dangerous Shadowlands, where Thorn's spies hide behind every corner.
This fully illustrated series, with artwork on every page, makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!
Series: Last Firehawk
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The Last Firehawk, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set
Action, adventure, fantasy, and magic come together in this exciting, fast-paced early chapter book series — this box set is perfect for newly independent readers! 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...Set$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks
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The Last Firehawk, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set by Katrina Charman is a part of a bestselling children's series praised for its engaging animal fantasy elements and easy-to-read text, making it suitable for early chapter book readers. The series has been noted for its ability to captivate reluctant readers with nonstop adventure, and it includes comprehension questions and activities to deepen reader engagement. It's an ideal start for young readers transitioning to longer books, offering a promising entry into the realm of fantasy.
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ISBN: 9781338832822
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 18 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jeremy Norton
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 136.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 717g
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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