Legend of the Star Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #25)
#25 of 30 in Dragon Masters Series
What’s inside...
In this exciting installment of the Dragon Masters series, the Star Dragon has been summoned to grant a wish, but to do so, it needs seven vials of starlight from the constellation Draco. The Dragon Masters must team up to collect the vials and help the Star Dragon fulfil its duty while embarking on a magical adventure filled with danger and discovery. Meanwhile, the legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this series. The legendary Star Dragon must battle the powerful Shadow Dragon in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling 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! Drake and the rest of the Dragon Masters are one step closer to stopping the Shadow Dragon from blanketing the world with its sky-shadow. They have the Star Flute! Now they just need to summon the Star Dragon. But first they must figure out how to play the flute. They will need to work fast! Can the Star Dragon help them save the world? With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this action-packed adventure!
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make a good leader, like the characters in 'Legend of the Star Dragon'?
How do the dragon masters work together to overcome challenges? Can you think of a time you worked with others to solve a problem?
What do you think is the most important lesson the Dragon Masters learned in this story?
If you could have a dragon with any power, what power would it be and why?
How do you think the story would change if the Star Dragon had a different personality?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the world of the book, asking them how they would interact with the dragons and other characters.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as demonstrated in the book, and relate it to real-life situations at school or in sports.
Highlight the moral lessons in the story, and ask your child how those lessons could be applied in their own life.
Use the diverse characters and dragons to discuss the value of differences in others and how those differences can strengthen a group.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, then describe why they chose that particular scene or character.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Legend of the Star Dragon', the Dragon Masters must work together to overcome challenges. Their success hinges on their ability to collaborate and leverage each of their unique abilities.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, which can help them in group projects at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Courage in the Face of Fear
Explanation: The characters frequently face dangerous situations but show bravery by confronting their fears to protect their friends and dragons.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it's okay to feel scared and that courage isn't about the absence of fear, but rather doing what's right despite being afraid.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Care
Explanation: The Dragon Masters are each tasked with caring for their own dragon. This involves nurturing and training their dragons responsibly.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of routine responsibilities and caring for others, including pets at home or duties they are assigned.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter various obstacles that require creative thinking and problem solving to navigate.
Real-World Application: Children can emulate this behavior by applying critical thinking skills to overcome challenges in their daily life, enhancing their decision-making capabilities.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: The characters often try to understand problems from their friends' perspectives, which helps in resolving conflicts and strengthening friendships.
Real-World Application: Promotes emotional intelligence in children, teaching them to consider others' feelings and viewpoints in social interactions and conflicts.