The Ember Stone: A Branches Book (the Last Firehawk #1): Volume 1 (Library)

Table of Contents:
Table of ContentsIntroductionMapChapter 1: Training TimeChapter 2: An Important DiscoveryChapter 3: The Golden EggChapter 4: Run!Chapter 5: Rising from the AshesChapter 6: Grey's TaleChapter 7: Tiger Bat Attack!Chapter 8: BlazeChapter 9: Adventure Calls!Chapter 10: Fire IslandChapter 11: Over the WavesChapter 12: Not AloneChapter 13: Spies? Chapter 14: Into DangerChapter 15: The Ember StoneChapter 16: Return of the Firehawk

Review Quotes:
A Publishers Weekly bestselling series! Praise for The Last Firehawk #1: The Ember Stone: "The first book in this new series brings the animal fantasy genre to early chapter book readers.... The adventure is nonstop, making this an ideal choice for reluctant readers.... Detailed black-and-white illustrations blend well with the text, and will keep kids engaged. VERDICT: A strong beginning to an adventure series for chapter book readers, especially those who are not quite ready for Erin Hunter's 'Warriors' or Kathryn Lasky's 'Guardians of Ga'Hoole.'" -- School Library Journal"A promising start to a series for fledgling fantasy readers." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Branches books: "These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." -- School Library Journal"A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." -- Booklist

Brief Description:
Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture, who's using magic to spread a terrible darkness--but when a young owl named Tag, and his best friend, the squirrel Skyla, rescue a golden egg from Thorn's Tiger bats they may have found the key to Perodia's salvation: the last firehawk, guardian of the ember stone.

Brief Description:
Magic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk!

Jacket Description/Back:
A powerful vulture named Thorn is using dark magic to destroy the land of Perodia! It is up to Tag, a small owl, and his best friend, Skyla, to save their home. But they will need the last firehawk's help . . . Together, the three friends begin a journey

Brief Description:
Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture, who is using magic to spread a terrible darkness--but when a young owl named Tag, and his best friend, the squirrel Skyla, rescue a golden egg from Thorn's Tiger bats they may have found the key to Perodia's salvation: the last firehawk, guardian of the ember stone.

Biographical Note:
Katrina Charman was the recipient of the SCBWI British Isles' Margaret Carey scholarship for fiction in 2013, and in 2014 she was one of the winners of the SCBWI's Undiscovered Voices competition. Katrina's first children's book, the early reader The Ninjabread Man, was published with Franklin Watts (UK) in July 2015. The Last Firehawk is her first early chapter book series. Katrina lives in South East England with her husband and three daughters.
Jeremy Norton is a British illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. The Last Firehawk is the first early chapter book series he has illustrated. He works digitally, and aims to convey a childlike sense of wonder through his artwork.

Publisher Marketing:
Magic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk!

Review Citations:

• Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2017 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)
• School Library Journal 08/01/2017 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)
• Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 50 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)
• Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2018 pg. 55 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)

Contributor Bio:Charman, Katrina
Katrina Charman was the recipient of the SCBWI British Isles' Margaret Carey scholarship for fiction in 2013, and in 2014 she was one of the winners of the SCBWI's Undiscovered Voices competition. Katrina's first children's book, the early reader The Ninjabread Man, was published with Franklin Watts (UK) in July 2015. The Last Firehawk is her first early chapter book series. Katrina lives in South East England with her husband and three daughters.

Contributor Bio:Norton, Jeremy
Jeremy Norton is a British illustrator who lives and works in Barcelona, Spain. The Last Firehawk is the first early chapter book series he has illustrated. He works digitally, and aims to convey a childlike sense of wonder through his artwork.