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Rise of the Earth Dragon: Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1), Volume 1 - by Tracey West (Paperback)

Rise of the Earth Dragon: Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1), Volume 1 - by Tracey West (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> First in a new series. Eight-year-old Drake is taken to King Roland's castle to be trained as a Dragon Master. He is joined by three other young trainees: Ana, Rori, and Bo. They must learn how to connect with and train their dragonsNand uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? Illustrations. <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>The <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Dragon Masters series is How to Train Your Dragon meets the Dragon Slayers' Academy, and it's perfect for newly independent readers!</b><p></p>Pick 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! DRAGON 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? <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> <p><b>A <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series!</b></p></p><p></p> <p><b>Praise for <i>Rise of the Earth Dragon</i> (Dragon Masters #1): </b></p><p></p><p>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. -- <i>Booklist</i></p></p><p></p> <p>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. - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p></p><p></p> <p>Each page features wonderfully detailed pencil illustrations which help to support the text. -- <i>Library Media Connection</i></p></p><p></p> <p><b>Praise for BRANCHES books: </b></p><p></p><p>These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections. -- <i>School Library Journal</i></p></p><p></p> <p>A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books. -- <i>Booklist</i></p></p> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> Tracey West has written more than 300 books for children and young adults, including the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Dragon Masters series, the Pixie Tricks series, and the Hiro's Quest series. She has also appeared on the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller list as author of the Pokémon chapter book adaptations. Tracey lives with her family in New York State's western Catskills. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @TraceyWestBooks and on Facebook @AuthorTraceyWest.<br></br><br></br>Graham Howells is a children's book author and illustrator. He also produces artwork for games, television, and film. Howells won the 2009 English Tir na n-Og Award for his book <i>Merlin's Magical Creatures</i>.

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