{"product_id":"dragon-masters-books-15-a-branches-box-set-isbn-9781338777260","title":"Dragon Masters, Books 1-5: A Branches Box Set","description":"This dragon-filled box set of Tracey West's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series is the perfect gift for the newly independent reader in your life!\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis action-packed collectible boxed set includes paperback editions of books 1-5 in Tracey West's bestselling Dragon Masters series: \u003ci\u003eRise of the Earth Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaving the Sun Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecret of the Water Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePower of the Fire Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSong of the Poison Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. Each book features Drake and the other young Dragon Masters as they begin training with their dragons in order to battle against an evil wizard. All of the books in this series are fully illustrated -- with engaging black-and-white artwork on every page!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise of the Earth Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e (Dragon Masters #1):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this first of the Dragon Masters series, vocabularly is accessible; sentences, paragraphs, and chapters are short; and dialogue moves the story along rapidly. Black-and-white sketch-type drawings add depth to the story and feelings to the characters (both children and dragons). Emergent readers will find happy success here.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The first of a new series of early chapter books, this entry is sure to attract fans. Brief chapters, large print, lots of action, attractive illustrations in every spread including a maplike panorama, an enviable protagonist -- who wouldn't want to be a Dragon Master? -- all combine to make an entertaining read. With plenty left to be resolved, the next entry will be eagerly sought after.\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each page features wonderfully detailed pencil illustrations which help to support the text.\" -- \u003ci\u003eLibrary Media Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for BRANCHES books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eTracey West is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series Dragon Masters, for Scholastic Branches. She has written more than 400 books for children, including the Underdogs series, illustrated by Kyla May; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham Howells is a children's book author and illustrator. He illustrates the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Dragon Masters series, written by Tracey West. He also produces artwork for games, television, and film. Howells won the 2009 Tir na n-Og English-Language Award for his book, \u003ci\u003eMerlin's Magical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e      Damien Jones spent his childhood daydreaming and drawing. He attended the Arts Institute of Bournemouth where he gained a BA Hons in Animation Production. He worked as an animator on films like the Oscar-nominated feature film \u003ci\u003eL'illusionniste\u003c\/i\u003e (2010) before beginning his career in book illustration. He has worked with publishers such as Simon \u0026amp; Schuster, Random House, and Scholastic. He lives in Cornwall, UK, with his family.","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47813872681189,"sku":"NP9781338777260","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/04e6d829-38f9-4df3-85bb-ad550155dc10_fb943233-727f-4a5e-bfe5-d33077245dfe.jpg?v=1765385433","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/dragon-masters-books-15-a-branches-box-set-isbn-9781338777260","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}