{"product_id":"heat-of-the-lava-dragon-a-branches-book-dragon-masters-18-isbn-9781338635454","title":"Heat of the Lava Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #18)","description":"\u003cb\u003eDrake and Ana must find a Lava Dragon in the latest adventure in this action-packed, bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick a book. Grow a Reader!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvil wizard Astrid has trapped Drake's friends in stone and she is getting closer to casting an even more dangerous spell! To stop her, Drake and Ana travel in search of Ka, a mysterious and greatly feared Lava Dragon. But who is Ka's Dragon Master? Can a young girl find the dragon and stop Astrid -- before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham Howells's expressive black-and-white illustrations bring the action to life in this exciting series!\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise of the Earth Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e (Dragon Masters #1):\u003c\/b\u003e\"In this first of the Dragon Masters series, vocabulary 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\"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\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","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552060854501,"sku":"NP9781338635454","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/ebcfc277-9f9f-44c1-9f35-abce00f58966.jpg?v=1765387795","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/heat-of-the-lava-dragon-a-branches-book-dragon-masters-18-isbn-9781338635454","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}