Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book Summer Reading (Dragon Masters: Scholastic Branches, 1) by Tracey West

Rise of the Earth Dragon: A Branches Book Summer Reading (Dragon Masters: Scholastic Branches, 1) by Tracey West

Get ready for summer reading with a special edition of Dragon Masters #1: Rise of the Earth Dragon!

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?

Tracey West is the author of more than 200 books for kids and teens, including the Pixie Tricks, Hiro's Journey, and Dragon Masters series. As the author of the Pokemon chapter book adaptations, she has made the New York Times bestseller list. Tracey currently resides in the Hudson Valley of New York State with her family. Graham Howells is an author and artist of children's books. In addition, he does artwork for video games, television, and movies. Howells' book MERLIN'S MAGICAL CREATURES won the English Tir na n-Og Prize in 2009.