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

The New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series is How to Train Your Dragon meets the Dragon Slayers' Academy, and it's perfect for newly independent readers

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?

Author: Tracey West
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 08/26/2014
Pages: 96
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 7.63h x 5.25w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780545646239
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 169156 / Rise of the Earth Dragon


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 134
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2014 pg. 119
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2015 pg. 72 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Graham Howells is a children's book author and illustrator. He also produces artwork for games, television, and film. Howells won the 2009 English-Language Award for his book, Merlin's Magical Creatures.
Tracey West has written more than 300 books for children and young adults, including the New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series, the Pixie Tricks series, and the Hiro's Quest series. She has also appeared on the New York Times 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 at @TraceyWestBooks and on Facebook at @AuthorTraceyWest.