Perodia is threatened by Thorn, a powerful vulture who uses magic to spread a terrible darkness. 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. Illustrations.

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!

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!

Author: Katrina Charmin, Illustrator: Jeremy Norton

Paperback, 96 pages, Ages 6 - 8. Publisher: Scholastic, September 26, 2017.