Claim the Emerald Crown: A Branches Book (Coral Keepers #3) - by Robin Yardi

About the Book

Princess Finn and her friends must find the Emerald Crown in the ruins of the ancient mermaid city, Ravata, to rebuild Anjeea's protective coral wall before the evil magician Rozaro attacks again.

Book Synopsis

Princess Finn and her friends must find the long-lost Emerald Crown to save their home, in the third installment of this epic mermaid adventure-themed early chapter book series!

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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 queendom of Anjeea is under threat! The magical coral wall that protects Anjeea was destroyed by the evil magician Rozaro. It must be rebuilt before he attacks again. Princess Finn and her friends Moon and Link need to find the ruins of an ancient mermaid city, Ravata. There lies the only item that can fix the wall -- the long-lost Emerald Crown. Will the mermaids make it past the dangerous pirate coves and the fierce protector who guards the crown?

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

Review Quotes

Praise for Dive for the Black Pearl (Coral Keepers #2):

"Concept remains engaging, and the grayscale illustrations are expressive and plentiful. A purchase for large libraries and collections..." -- School Library Journal

Praise for Search for the Silver Shell (Coral Keepers #1):

"This early chapter book series opener by Yardi blends real world science -- incorporated through interactive back matter -- with mystical adventure... Themes of friendship and believing in oneself permeate every page of this under-the-sea adventure." -- Publishers Weekly

"Courage and cooperation rule the day in this magical tale for newly independent readers... Fantasy writing for new-ish readers is growing increasingly robust, and this exciting series starter is proof." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Robin Yardi is an author and presenter, teaching kids in classrooms, libraries, and museums about the extraordinary world and what it means to find your place in it through reading and writing. She is the author of the nonfiction picture book They Just Know: Animal Instincts, and the middle grade novels The Midnight War of Mateo Martinez and Owl's Outstanding Donuts. Coral Keepers is her debut early chapter book series. Robin lives in California.

Paul Kellam is a freelance watercolor illustrator. Having developed a passion for the arts early on, he continued to harness and develop his creative skills until eventually he earned his bachelor's in media arts and animation from The Art Institute. He has worked with an ever-growing list of authors, recording artists, and makeup companies. Coral Keepers is his debut early reader series! Paul is based in Florida.