Song of the Poison Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #5)

In the fifth book in the best-selling Dragon Masters series, a new Dragon Master is coming to the castle!

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, the Dragon Masters are excited to meet the newest Dragon Master, Petra. But when she arrives at the castle, she doesn't fit in right away. She's a know-it-all, and she doesn't even try to connect with her four-headed dragon! Could the Dragon Stone have chosen her by mistake? Then something terrible happens to the king. Petra will have to work with the other Dragon Masters to save him before it's too late!

Tracey West has written more than 200 books for children and young adults, including the following series: Pixie Tricks, Hiro’s Quest, and Dragon Masters. She has appeared on The New York Times bestseller list as author of the Pokemon chapter book adaptations. Tracey currently lives with her family in New York State’s Hudson Valley. She can be found on twitter at @TraceyWestBooks.

Damien Jones spent his childhood daydreaming and drawing. He attended the Arts Institute of Bournemouth where he gained a BA Hons in Animation Production. He worked as an animator on films like the Oscar-nominated feature film L'illusionniste (2010) before begin his career in book illustrating. He has worked with publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Random House, and Scholastic. He lives in Cornwall, UK with his family.

Chapter One: The New Dragon MasterChapter Two: Petra Knows It AllChapter Three: Four HeadsChapter Four: A Message from the KingChapter Five: A Nervous HydraChapter Six: A Cure for the KingChapter Seven: News from the VillageChapter Eight: The Truth Comes OutChapter Nine: The Wrong Dragon Master?Chapter Ten: Send the Dragons Away!Chapter Eleven: Petra’s Good-byeChapter Twelve: The Hydra’s SongChapter Thirteen: Too Late?Chapter Fourteen: Zera