The Whispering Oak

The Last Firehawk #3

by Katrina Charman, Jeremy Norton (Illustrator)

Travel along with Tag, Skyla, and Blaze as they continue their search for the Ember Stone, in this series full of adventure, powerful dark magic, and fantasy! 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 the third book in this page-turning series, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze journey to the Whispering Oak in search of the next piece of the Ember Stone. There, they find strange creatures called grumblebees. But where is the magical stone? Thorn's dark magic continues to spread. If Tag and his friends don't find all of the pieces soon, Perodia will be destroyed! This action-packed series makes a great introduction to fantasy and quest stories for younger readers. Realistic black-and-white artwork appears on every page!

Genres: Fantasy, Childrens, Chapter Books, Fiction, Middle Grade, 2nd Grade, Action

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not like this book because I do not like bees. I also did not like this book because I did not like the part when the bears said that if Tag, Skyla, and Blaze gave the bears the last beehive, the bees had then they wouldn't give them the third piece of the ember stone. I enjoyed the book because I liked the part when they got the third piece of the ember stone.

[Crew Barrett]

What is the book about? You don't need to tell the whole story over — just give an idea of what it's about. It is about three friends trying to get the ember stone to defeat a bad guy named thorn.

Do you think other people would like it? if they like book 1 and 2 they would, because they are still doing the adventure.

What emotions did you feel while reading the book (sad, funny…)? I felt happy while I was reading the book, because it was fun.

Did you learn something from the book? I learned that there is a mega beetle.

Did you think it was interesting? I did because the bears had the ember stone.

Would you want to read it again? I would want to read it again because I like it.


Would you want to read other books by the same author or about the same subject? I would want to read other books by the author.

What was your favorite part? my favorite part was win the tiger bats attack.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tag and his friends continue their journey to gather all the pieces of the Ember Stone in this third book. After running into more of Thorn's evil spies and barely escaping, they discover the keeper of the stone has no intention of giving it up without getting something in return. But the bears who have the stone want the last honeycomb the grumblebees have made and the bees refuse to give it up. Can Tag, Skyla, and Blaze sort out this problem before more of Thorn's spies turn up to take the Stone from them? While lacking in depth, this light, fun fantasy has enough tension and action to keep younger readers entertained. This series works best with readers who aren't yet into the big, thick, more detailed fantasies. It works well as a read aloud for younger readers who aren't yet ready for chapter books on their own.

[zapkode · Rating 5 out of 5]

{My thoughts} – Tag, Skyla and Blaze get to go on a longer adventure this time. They are looking for the third piece to the Ember Stone. It seems that whenever they get close to finding parts of the stone they run into some of Thorn’s spies. Aside from having to outsmart them, they also run into animals in despair that they take the time to help.

I am really enjoying this series. It shows that if you want something you have to work hard to get it. It also teaches children that you make more friends by being helpful and helping those in their time of need. It shows that you can accomplish almost anything if you think about ways in which a task can be completed.

I think that any child that enjoys animals and adventures with enjoy reading this book.

[Kirsten Yates · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the series really gave Mr7 and I something to sink our teeth into. A much more complex adventure and set of problems for our heroes to solve... and they did.. phew! MR7 has taken to loaning the first 3 books of this series to any of our family who "like to read good books". Thank you Katrina for writing such a wonderful adventure for my small reader.

[Pink Seal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was cool when they went to the whispering oak and talked to the angry grumble bees, and then they said the bears would only give them a piece of the ember stone if they gave the bears the last honeycomb, and they did. The bees found a new home, and the bears gave them the ember stone. Then they headed off to Lullaby Lake.

[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.

[Jessica F · Rating 3 out of 5]

We are only to Book 3 and already the formula is getting a bit old! Tag & Co. set out on quest, get beset by Thorn's spies, Blaze discovers a new power and saves the day. 😴 Ready for the trio to find all the pieces of the Ember Stone so we can move on with life.

[Bea La Fleur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read to my 5yo. I quite enjoyed the story and how imaginative it is and when 5 could pay attention he did too. I need to get the next one because I need to know where the last piece of ember stone it. Both 5 and 1 were really interested in the grumblebees, tiger bats, and the bears

[Robyn Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been reading this series with my 5 and 2 year old and we love it. The writing is wonderful and perfect for the age group. We love the pictures throughout the books too. They are seamlessly integrated and add enough to keep the boys fully engaged. We will continue the series - all 12!

[Vincent Giunta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating for my 6 yo

This series has been great fun for my son and me. We have enjoyed the characters and the suspense as the heroes stay one step ahead of Thorn

[Round Mountain Public Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

This part of a very popular Easy chapter book series. You can check it out today at the Library.

[Danielle Wood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another journey to find more pieces of the Ember Stone! I loved the “grumblebees” and the bears. Super cute!

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Simple bedtime story for my boys. Easy chapter book for kids to read too.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good book. The questions at the end were a great starter for getting my kid to recall things.

[Claire Wang · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite part is seeing the bears.

[Sadie]

it was really good!

[Ann Warren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute characters and great problem solving in this one. My 8 year old and I love these adventures!

[Tyson]

awesome i am reading the entire series i am on the third book!!!!!!

[Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm on book 4

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like it 3/5

[Worm of the Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick fun read. Was funny how the bees were grumbly but in the illustrations they were smiling.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are fun. My 8yr old and I are really enjoying reading them together.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read and rated with Xavi

[PottWab Regional Library]

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[Reagan Harper Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have to be good at reading

[Ro · Rating 5 out of 5]

🐝🐝🐝🐝🦉🐥

[Debra (Dragon Nanny) Phiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative and just the right amount of “spooky” for beginner chapter readers!

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

Such a cute introductory high fantasy book for kids.

[Mary T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like reading these aloud in a quiet suspenseful voice to my young sons.