Branches books help readers grow! In book 5, Tag, Skyla, and Blaze must find the final piece of the magical Ember Stone! They are led to the Howling Caves in Valor Wood... But will the stone be there? And what -- or who -- will they find waiting for them when they come out of the caves? Thorn's darkness is spreading faster than ever before! Engaging black-and-white illustrations on every page bring the action alive in this fast-paced early chapter book series!