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The Last Firehawk, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set

Series: Last Firehawk
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The Last Firehawk, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set by Katrina Charman is an enchanting series set in a magical forest under threat from the evil vulture, Thorn. The stories follow Tag, an owl, and Skyla, a squirrel, as they embark on a quest to find the last surviving firehawk, a legendary creature with the power to restore peace to their world. Together, they face challenges and forge strong friendships, discovering bravery and teamwork along the way.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book collection if you're looking for an exciting adventure series that's perfect for young readers transitioning to chapter books. The stories feature courageous animal characters, magical elements, and a quest to save their world, making it an engaging read that sparks imagination and encourages a love for reading in children.

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Action, adventure, fantasy, and magic come together in this exciting, fast-paced early chapter book series β€” 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!

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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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INFORMATION

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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