About this book

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!

Meet the Disaster Squad! Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family travel the country and respond to natural disasters, helping people in need and rescuing animals along the way.

In this first adventure, the Jacksons are called to Northern California, where wildfires are raging through the forests. Smoke-filled skies, trapped animals, evacuation mandates... There are people and animals in danger! Will the Disaster Squad be able to keep their cool and lend a helping hand?

With action-packed adventure and artwork on every page, Disaster Squad is the perfect series for any newly independent reader!

Reviews

Praise for Wildfire Rescue:

"Siblings Jaden and Leela travel with their parents in an RV through several natural disasters...grayscale illustrations break up the text well, show the many action scenes, and highlight the diversity of the characters. VERDICT: A good edtion about natural disasters for chapter book collections." --School Library Journal