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 Flower Dragon, Bloom, has come to Bracken! He tells the Dragon Masters that his home, the Kingdom of the Flower Dragons, is under threat. They turn to the Dragon Stone to find this small dragon his own Dragon Master. The stone reveals a boy named Sem, who is disappointed that he does not have a big, fire-breathing dragon. Will Sem learn to work with Bloom in time to save the Flower Dragons’ home from the goblin army? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won’t be able to put down this action-packed book.