{"product_id":"rise-of-the-earth-dragon-a-branches-book-dragon-masters-1-summer-reading-isbn-9781338846003","title":"Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1) (Summer Reading)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Dragon Masters series is \"How to Train Your Dragon\" meets the Dragon Slayers' Academy, and it's perfect for newly independent readers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet ready for summer reading with a special edition of \u003ci\u003eDragon Masters #1: Rise of the Earth Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a book. Grow a reader. This 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\n\u003cp\u003eDRAGON MASTERS has it all! Dragons, a Dragon Stone, a king, a wizard, and magic! In the first book in this fully-illustrated series, 8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland's soldier and taken to the castle. He is to be trained as a Dragon Master. At the castle, he is joined by three other young Dragon Masters-in-training: Ana, Rori, and Bo. The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons--and they must also uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? What is his dragon's special power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eRise of the Earth Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e (Dragon Masters #1):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for BRANCHES books:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\"A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e | \u003cdiv\u003e      Graham Howells is a children's book author and illustrator. He illustrates the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Dragon Masters (\u003ci\u003eMaîtres des dragons\u003c\/i\u003e) series, written by Tracey West. He also produces artwork for games, television, and film. Howells won the 2009 English-Language Award for his book, \u003ci\u003eMerlin's Magical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e.     \u003cbr\u003e      Tracey West has written more than two hundred books for children and young adults, including the\u003ci\u003e Pixie Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHiro’s Quest\u003c\/i\u003e series. She has appeared on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list as author of the \u003ci\u003ePokémon \u003c\/i\u003echapter book adaptations. Tracey currently lives in New York State’s Hudson Valley.     \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46552291082469,"sku":"NP9781338846003","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/b8292b6a-3c03-47a8-89b0-ae40004c02ab.jpg?v=1765393737","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rise-of-the-earth-dragon-a-branches-book-dragon-masters-1-summer-reading-isbn-9781338846003","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}