If you have a kid who thinks reading is a chore, buy this book. It is the 'Harry Potter' of the early-reader world, engineered by Scholastic to be un-put-downable. It isn't high literature, but it is high-interest, and for a seven-year-old, that's the only thing that matters.

The series is part of the 'Branches' line, which uses short chapters and fast plots to build stamina. It’s effective, safe, and genuinely fun for kids who love fantasy but aren't quite ready for the heavy lore (or page count) of Wings of Fire.