![]() "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books." - Booklist Series: Branches Early Chapter Books: Last Firehawk, Theīook Reviews: "These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." - School Library Journal But how will they find the bear? And can Hilde crack this case before someone gets hurt? Joanne Lew-Vriethoff's personality-filled black-and-white illustrations appear on every page, bringing Hilde's adventures to life for young readers! So she and her sister/photographer, Izzy, set out to track the bear and find out where he came from. Nine-year-old crime reporter Hilde Lysiak is back for the second book in this early chapter book mystery series! This time, there's a bear on the loose in Selinsgrove! Hilde knows a BIG story when she hears one, and she's determined to get the scoop. ![]() Series: Branches Early Chapter Books: Hilde Cracks the Case Hilde Cracks the Case: Bear on the Loose! (17) #2 And Marlo, Bella, and Carly don't like how Allie is hogging the spotlight. But in the circus, everyone works together as a team. Allie loves being in the circus, but she'd love to be a Hollywood star, too! She tries to impress the film crew by becoming the star of the show. Branches books help readers grow! The Stardust Girls - Marlo, Bella, Carly, and Allie - are all abuzz! A film crew from Hollywood is doing a piece on the circus. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. The circus is going to Hollywood! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. Thank you for recognizing and addressing monumental gap in the market." ~ Andrew Medlar, Youth Materials Specialist, Chicago Public Library. "We are absolutely desperate for these books. "A nice stepping stone to more advanced chapter books."~ Booklist. "Plenty of drawings assist readers with plot development."~ School Library Journal. Series: Branches Early Chapter Books: Amazing Stardust Friends, Theīook Reviews: "These books should be considered for larger libraries wanting to enhance their easy-reader collections." ~ School Library Journal. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page! 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. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. In this first book, Tag and his best friend - a squirrel named Skyla - meet the last firehawk. 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. Thorn, a powerful vulture, is using dark magic (and his dark army of spies!) to destroy the magical land. ![]() Branches books help readers grow!Ī terrible darkness is spreading across Perodia. This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. "A promising start to a series for fledgling fantasy readers." - Kirkus Reviews 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 Detailed black-and-white illustrations blend well with the text, and will keep kids engaged. The adventure is nonstop, making this an ideal choice for reluctant readers. "The first book in this new series brings the animal fantasy genre to early chapter book readers. Praise for The Ember Stone (The Last Firehawk #1):
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