The Underland

"The Underland" is the eleventh installment in the popular Branches "Last Firehawk" series, designed specifically for newly independent readers aged 6-9. This fully illustrated chapter book follows the brave Firehawk warrior trainees, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze, as they embark on a critical quest. When Blaze's mother goes missing, the friends must venture into the mysterious and creepy Underland, a world beneath their own. There, they encounter King Skull, a formidable rat king with ambitions to conquer Perodia. The book emphasizes themes of friendship, bravery, and teamwork as the trio uses their developing warrior skills to confront danger and protect their home. Its fast-paced plot, accessible text, and frequent illustrations make it an excellent choice for boosting reading confidence and introducing children to the fantasy genre.

Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must travel to a new land to save Perodia, in this action-packed fantasy series! 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! Tag and Skyla have returned to Perodia to begin their warrior training. But when their friend Blaze returns with troubling news that her mother has gone missing, Tag and Skyla's warrior skills are quickly put to the test. To find Blaze's mother, the friends must travel to a creepy world below the ground called The Underland. There, they meet a terrible new enemy: a king rat named Skull, who has his own big plans for Perodia! Will the friends be able to defeat this new enemy? Or will The Shadow return to Perodia once again... This fully illustrated series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers!