The Shadowlands

The Last Firehawk #5

by Katrina Charman, Jeremy Norton (Illustrator)

The magical Ember Stone is almost complete! But Tag, Skyla, and Blaze need to act fast-- Thorn's army is nearly here! 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!In book 5 of this fantasy series, the magical Ember Stone is almost complete! There is only one piece left to find. But Thorn's darkness is spreading faster than ever! Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must cross the dangerous Shadowlands to find the last piece. What-or who-will they meet along the way? Can the friends complete the stone in time to save Perodia? Engaging black-and-white illustrations on every page bring the action alive in this fast-paced early chapter book series!

Genres: Fantasy, Chapter Books, Childrens, Fiction, Middle Grade, Birds

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 29, 2019

Reviews

[Ro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good. Getting kinda redundant, but still fun.

[Jacklyn (ReadingBliss) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I put this in my son’s room last night so it would be ready for him when he woke up. He said when he saw it, he grabbed it, went back to bed, and didn’t get back up until he finished it. I tested him on his knowledge since I read it the day before and he knew the whole story, so I know he really enjoyed it. We would recommend.

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – Tag, Skyla and Blaze are still on their quest to complete the Ember Stone. They have managed to find nearly all the missing pieces and have gotten them added back to the first Ember Stone piece that they had started with. In this book they are going to go in search of the last piece and they have to travel through the Shadowlands which is occupied by mostly all of Thorn’s spies. Will they be able to make it through the Shadowlands? Will they be able to find the last piece of the Ember Stone? Will they be able to help save Perodia from Thorn and his followers?

There are so many things I love about this book series. I love how vibrant the cover art is. I love how nearly ever page has and illustration of some sort that helps to further engage the reader into the story. I like that the chapters are short so that it helps children to see that they are making progress while reading the books. I like that the stories are quick paced and help to hold a child’s interest. I have been reading these books to my two year old daughter since I have been getting them. She really seems to enjoy being read these older books. I think that the illustrations on the pages help to hold her attention while I am reading to her. That in she has a natural love for being read to at this point in her life.

This book and the series are incredible beginner reader books. I highly recommend them for any child’s library. I also think that teachers could benefit from having this series in their classroom library. It’s a fun series and I look forward to reading the next book in it in the very near future.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the fifth in The Last Firehawk series, which even my 3 year old requests by name! In this installment, we race back to Valor Wood with Tag, Skyla, and Blaze to find the last piece of the ember stone, but are stalled in the Shadowlands, the home of Thorn. Luckily, we meet Monty the Mole who helps us through the tunnels and back to Valor Wood, where we join with our faithful friends in Perodia and are battle-ready for Thorn’s arrival.

This is a wicked fun series. The illustrations are engaging, the story is fast-paced and full of adventure, and the characters are supportive and kind. I’m not sure how many more books we can expect, but I hope it’s a lot!

[Jessica F · Rating 4 out of 5]

In their haste to reunite the pieces of the shattered Ember Stone, our trio may have made a terrible mistake: entering the Shadowlands... luckily, you know how kids books go when all hope seems lost. :) Glad to see some new stuff happening with the rather formulaic plot as the mystery surrounding Blaze deepens - is Blaze really the last firehawk? We'll find out...

[Sarahs Reads ToKids · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Last Firehawk books are a wonderful series for both boys and girls that enjoy animals, magic, mystery, and adventure. This a classic tale of two friends who go on a journey to help defeat evil, save their home and protect the last firehawk.

[Malia Sabatini]

Good book!

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bedtime story for my boys.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

We are ready for battle.

[Claire Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked it when the prickle ants were on the floor.

[Cassia Schaar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best one yet! The student I tutor loved this one and keeps referencing it as we continue the series together.

[Fola · Rating 2 out of 5]

They only flew around

[Sasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read aloud to the kids. This is a nice series.

[Freddie L · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it but I thought it was the final book which isn't a bad thing

[PottWab Regional Library]

A

[Isabelle S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too scary!

[Megan Hallett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this with my 6 year old son.
He is Happy we found the last piece.
He thinks they will be able to use the ember stone in battle and thorn will become friendly.

[Josephine]

😀

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bedtime read aloud series

[Mary T · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was one of my favorites so far, and we were glad to have the next book handy since #5 ends on a cliffhanger.

[Everett Armbruster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blaze was my favorite character because she is a Firehawk .
Nothing surprised me.
No I wouldn't change the ending.

[Danielle Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one had a lot of thrilling adventure! I wish our libraries weren’t closed so we could find out what’s going to happen next!