The Ember Stone

Written by Katrina Charman · Illustrated by Jeremy Norton

A young owl named Tag dreams of becoming an Owl of Valor and protecting his forest from the evil vulture Thorn, who is using dark magic to destroy Perodia.

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96 pages· 6,026 words· Est. 1 hour read· 560L

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Bookroo's summary

In the magical land of Perodia, darkness looms as Thorn, a vulture wielding dark magic, threatens its peace. Tag, a small owl with big dreams of heroism, teams up with his squirrel friend Skyla and the last firehawk. Together, they discover a mysterious stone that might hold the key to defeating Thorn. Can this unlikely trio save their world from destruction? Dive into this thrilling adventure where courage and friendship are the only hope against a spreading evil.

From the publisher

Magic, fantasy, and adventure combine to create this fast-paced series perfect for young readers!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! 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!

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