Bite of the Kaba Lagoon: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #3)

Kwame needs to help save the world's source of magic, in the third installment of this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of Dragon Masters!

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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!

The Nkonyaa Tree is losing its magic, which means everyone will soon lose their magic, too! Principal Wari and Kwame's friend, Fifi, are being blamed for it and the Grand Elder wants to banish them to the Dark Void. But they are not entirely to blame! Kwame and Esi go to the dangerous Kaba Lagoon for a magical ingredient that's needed for a spell that could heal the tree. With the help of his friends, will Kwame be able to cure the tree before Principal Wari and Fifi are sent away?

With engaging black-and-white artwork on every page, kids won't be able to put down this fully illustrated, magical, action-packed adventure!

Author: Bernard Mensah
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 02/04/2025
Series: Kwame's Magic Quest
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781338843354
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
BERNARD MENSAH is the co-founder of Black Creators HQ (#BlackCreatorsHQ) and the author of the picture book Esi the Brave (Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. Born and raised in Ghana, his passion is writing for children of ethnic backgrounds. Kwame's Magic Quest is his debut early chapter book series. He currently lives in the United Kingdom.

NATASHA NAYO is a freelance animator and illustrator from Ghana. She graduated at Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Animation and Illustration. She loves to practice character design, visual development, and 2D animations.