Rise of the Earth Dragon

In the first book of the New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters series, eight-year-old Drake is unexpectedly brought to King Roland's castle to begin training as a Dragon Master. He joins three other young trainees, Ana, Rori, and Bo, as they embark on a journey to connect with their dragons and discover their special powers. This early chapter book, part of Scholastic's Branches line, features easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, making it perfect for newly independent readers aged 6-9. It introduces themes of self-discovery, friendship, and courage within a magical fantasy setting, offering a supportive bridge to longer chapter books.

Eight-year-old Drake is taken to King Roland's castle to be trained as a Dragon Master. He is joined by three other young trainees: Ana, Rori, and Bo. They must learn how to connect with and train their dragons and uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master? Eight-year-old Drake is taken to the castle, where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo, and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers. Book #1