{"product_id":"the-ember-stone-a-branches-book-the-last-firehawk-1-volume-1-library","title":"The Ember Stone: A Branches Book (the Last Firehawk #1): Volume 1 (Library)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling series!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Last Firehawk #1: The Ember Stone\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\"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.'\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A promising start to a series for fledgling fantasy readers.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Branches books: \u003c\/b\u003e\"These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\"A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPerodia 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMagic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPerodia 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKatrina 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 \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ninjabread Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMagic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create a grippingly fast-paced new series for young readers -- The Last Firehawk! \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, 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!A terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. A young owl named Tag may be the only one who can save it! Tag dreams of one day becoming a brave warrior, but he is small . . . In this first book, Tag and his best friend -- a squirrel named Skyla -- meet the last firehawk. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. Could this stone be powerful enough to defeat Thorn? This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for newly independent readers. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/15\/2017 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2017 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews Fall Preview\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/15\/2017 pg. 50 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/01\/2018 pg. 55 (EAN 9781338122305, Library Binding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCharman, Katrina\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKatrina 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 \n\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ninjabread Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eNorton, Jeremy\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJeremy 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. 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