Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #1): Volume 1

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 illustrates the New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series, written by Tracey West. 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 is the author of the New York Times 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 Pixie Tricks series, illustrated by Xavier Bonet, 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.