In this first adventure, Tag and his best friend—a squirrel named Skyla—meet the last firehawk. Together, the three friends learn about a magical stone. Could the stone be powerful enough to defeat Thorn?

This action-packed series makes an excellent introduction to the fantasy and quest genre 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!