The Crystal Caverns

By Katrina Charman, Jeremy Norton (Illustrator)

A young owl named Tag embarks on a journey to find the lost pieces of the magical Ember Stone to save the land of Perodia from the evil vulture Thorn

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96 pages· 6,000 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the magical land of Perodia, a tiny owl named Tag, his squirrel friend Skyla, and a firehawk named Blaze embark on a perilous quest to find a piece of the Ember Stone. As they navigate the treacherous Crystal Caverns, they must outwit the dark magic of the vulture Thorn, who seeks the stone for his own sinister purposes. With Thorn's power spreading, the trio races against time to save their home. Will they succeed, or will Thorn's shadow engulf Perodia?

From the publisher

Tag, Skyla, and Blaze travel to the Crystal Caverns to find the next piece of the Ember Stone in this fast-paced fantasy adventure! Pick 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!In the second book in this page-turning series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Crystal Caverns. They are searching for a piece of the magical Ember Stone. But they do not know exactly where it is, and they are not the only ones searching for it . . . The powerful vulture Thorn is also after the stone – and after Blaze! Thorn’s dark magic is quickly spreading across Perodia, so the friends must move fast to reach the stone! 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!

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