Dive for the Black Pearl: A Branches Book (Coral Keepers #2)

by Robin Yardi, Paul Kellam (Illustrator)

Overview

Princess Finn must find the magical Black Pearl, in the second installment of this epic underwater early chapter book series!

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! 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!

Evil magician Rozaro has put all the Coral Keepers of Anjeea under a sleeping spell! The only magical object that can wake them up is the legendary Black Pearl. Finn and her friends Moon and Link must journey to the icy Sapphire Sea to find it. But the pearl is guarded by powerful orcas and hidden deep in an enchanted tunnel. Can Finn, Moon, and Link reach the pearl and lift the sleeping spell before Rozaro’s next attack?

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546122456
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/03/2025
Series:	Coral Keepers
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	630L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

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 chapter book series! Paul is based in Florida.

Editorial Reviews

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

"The book balances short sentences, brief chapters, and simple language while weaving a complex storyline... and the grayscale illustrations are expressive and plentiful." -- 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

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