ReviewsPraise for 13 Gifts : * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale." -- School Library Journal , starred review Praise for 11 Birthdays : * "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics." -- Booklist , starred review, Praise for Stealing the Sword : "Part of Scholastic's early chapter book series Branches, this title is designed to be easy-to-read and features a high-interest plot to help readers make the transition from picture books to longer chapter books. The characters are likeable and the story has lots of action..." -- School Library Journal Praise for 13 Gifts : * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale." -- School Library Journal , starred review Praise for 11 Birthdays : * "A fresh twist on the familiar themes of middle-grade family and school dynamics." -- Booklist , starred review, Praise for 13 Gifts : * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal , starred review, Praise for Archie Takes Flight (Space Taxi #1): "This series opener zips along at an energetic pace that will keep readers actively engaged. Plenty of humor and adventure make it a solid addition to early chapter-book collections." -- School Library Journal Praise for 13 Gifts : * "Mass keeps the plot jumping like a fireworks display; there's one surprise spark after another, all coming together at the end for a breathtaking finale."-- School Library Journal , starred review
Grade FromFirst Grade
Table Of ContentTable of Contents:1. The Adventure Begins!2. An Old Suitcase3. Dinosaurs in Common4. Stranger Things5. The Angry Man6. Faster!7. Two Bad Knights8. Magic or Not? 9. In Hiding10. Dragons and Dust11. A Secret Door12. The White-Haired Wizard13. Let the Games Begin!14. The Battle15. Saving a King16. Home Sweet Home
SynopsisPick 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 Chase and Ava find an old suitcase filled with strange objects. One of the objects looks like a dragon-headed doorknob... Suddenly Chase and Ava find themselves jumping back in time to King Arthur's castle They meet the king's wizard Merlin and soon discover what the dragon-headed doorknob really is. It turns out they have an important job to do: They must save the king But a bad guy is after them... How will Chase and Ava get back home? They will need to act fast to find out Oriol Vidal's engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass's action-packed early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers!, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass's action-packed early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers 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 Chase and Ava find an old suitcase filled with strange objects. One of the objects looks like a dragon-headed doorknob... Suddenly Chase and Ava find themselves jumping back in time to King Arthur's castle They meet the king's wizard Merlin and soon discover what the dragon-headed doorknob really is. It turns out they have an important job to do: They must save the king But a bad guy is after them... How will Chase and Ava get back home? They will need to act fast to find out Oriol Vidal's engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass's action-packed early chapter book series is perfect for newly independent readers!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!Chase and Ava find an old suitcase filled with strange objects. One of the objects looks like a dragon-headed doorknob... Suddenly Chase and Ava find themselves jumping back in time to King Arthur's castle! They meet the king's wizard Merlin and soon discover what the dragon-headed doorknob really is. It turns out they have an important job to do: They must save the king! But a bad guy is after them... How will Chase and Ava get back home? They will need to act fast to find out! Oriol Vidal's engaging illustrations appear on every page. Newly independent readers will eat up this time-travel series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass!