In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers, Drake and Worm battle the powerful Wizard Dragon!
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!
Zoltan the wizard is now a Wizard Dragon! As a dragon, he plans to free the evil wizard Maldred. Drake and Worm meet Zoltan’s son, Wolfgang, who wants to help stop his father! So Drake, Worm, and Wolfgang travel to Barga, where they meet an Earth Dragon named Kinguq and her Dragon Master Nanu. Kinguq and Nanu guard a secret door to the powerful Earthquake Dragon, called the Naga. It is also where Maldred is trapped. Can Drake, Wolfgang, and Nanu stop Zoltan from opening the door? What will happen if Maldred gets released?
With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this page-turning adventure!
The series
Not every adventure begins with a sword or prophecy—sometimes, it starts with a quiet boy plucked from a turnip farm and brought to a castle full of secrets. That’s the heart of Dragon Masters, a fantasy chapter book series that has quietly transformed reluctant readers into passionate page-turners across the globe.
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At its core, the series thrives on the magic of discovery. Young characters from ordinary lives are chosen to bond with dragons—each one tied to an elemental force, each with a story of its own. But these aren’t just battles of fire and ice. These are stories of friendship, trust, and the growing strength that comes from believing in something bigger than yourself. Whether it’s the telepathic connection between dragon and rider, the mysterious threats lurking beneath castle stone, or the way each challenge nudges the characters toward courage, the world here is designed to grow with its readers.
Tightly written and full of momentum, the books blend short chapters, vivid illustrations, and just enough suspense to keep hearts pounding. Every new dragon brings a shift in tone—sometimes daring, sometimes haunting, often heartwarming—pulling young readers deeper into a world that balances magic and meaning in equal measure.
Part of Scholastic’s Branches line, the series has become a classroom and library staple not because it shouts for attention, but because it earns loyalty—one dragon at a time. It’s that rare kind of fantasy: accessible without being shallow, exciting without being overwhelming, and full of warmth without ever losing its spark.
For early readers ready to move beyond picture books but not yet into sprawling epics, this is where fantasy becomes personal—and reading becomes something they can own.
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