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

About the Book

The Nkonyaa Tree is losing its magic and Principal Wari and Fifi, are being unfairly blamed--so Kwame and his friends embark on a dangerous journey to the Kaba Lagoon for a cure.

Book Synopsis

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!

Review Quotes

Praise for Rise of the Green Flame (Kwame's Magic Quest #1):

"This fast-paced early chapter book is the first in a new series and takes readers on a fantastical adventure into a magic school that feels somehow both familiar and brand new.... The cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously looking for further installments. Recommended for all collections serving young readers." -School Library Journal, starred review

"It's amazing how much story Mensah and Nayo are able to pack into this.... This is a great strong start to a fun and action packed new series. Don't miss it!" - Betsy Bird, author and Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library

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.