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Dawn of the Light Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #24)

Series: Dragon Masters
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In this thrilling addition to the Dragon Masters series, Drake and Darma embark on a daring quest to find Lysa, the brilliant Light Dragon. With the Shadow Dragon threatening to envelop the world in darkness, the Dragon Masters must obtain a Star Flute from within a perilous labyrinth to summon a Star Dragon and save the day. Alongside Rune, a Deaf Dragon Master, they face tricky mazes and high-stakes challenges in an action-packed adventure filled with engaging illustrations on every page.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is perfect for newly independent readers seeking easy-to-read, fast-paced, and illustrated early chapter books. Fans of fantasy adventures and dragons aged around 6-9 years will find this series especially captivating.

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To prevent the Shadow Dragon from plunging the world into sky-shadow the Drake and Darma seek out a Light Dragon named Lysa, but they learn from her dragon master they need to summon a Star Dragon with a star flute, hidden within a dangerous labyrinth.

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In the latest action-packed instalment of this New York Times bestselling series, Drake must find the brilliant Light Dragon!

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!

To stop the Shadow Dragon from covering the whole world in a sky-shadow, the Dragon Masters must seek out a Light Dragon. So Drake and Darma travel to find a Light Dragon named Lysa. Lysa's Dragon Master, Rune, who is Deaf, explains that the Dragon Masters will need a Star Flute in order to summon a Star Dragon and stop the Shadow Dragon. But the flute is hidden within a dangerous labyrinth! Will they be able to make it out of the tricky maze?

With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!

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A New York Times bestselling series! Rise of the Earth Dragon was praised by Booklist for its accessible vocabulary, short chapters, and evocative black-and-white sketches that enhance the story and characters, praising it as ideal for emergent readers. Kirkus Reviews highlighted the engaging, action-filled narrative, attractive illustrations, and the appealing protagonist that guarantee readers will eagerly seek the next book.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338776973

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matt Loveridge

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Tracey West is the author of the New York Times bestselling series Dragon Masters, for Scholastic Branches. She has written more than 400 books for children, including the Dragon Hill series, illustrated by Carolina Vázquez, and the perennially popular Pokémon chapter books. She lives with her husband, adopted dogs, and chickens in the western Catskill mountains of New York State.


Matt Loveridge likes to draw subjects that expose the lighter side of life, so he loves illustrating children's books! He's the illustrator of Dragon Masters. Matt lives in Utah with his beautiful, supportive wife and their three rambunctious kids (who are a constant source of inspiration!).

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