Tracey West, the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters, wrote a new Branches series called Pixie Tricks!
Just like Dragon Masters, there’s tons of magic and adventure, but this time, there are also helpful fairies, tricky pixies, and an eight-year-old girl named Violet who must help defend humankind!
Take this quiz by Tracey West to find out which pixie you’ll be most likely to catch and send back to the fairy world…there are fourteen, in all!
1. Choose a color:
a. turquoise
b. black
c. purple
d. blue
e. red
2. Choose a hobby:
a. swimming
b. gardening
c. watching YouTube videos
d. video games
e. soccer
3. I’m not afraid of . . .
a. sharks
b. spiders
c. making mistakes
d. quicksand
e. losing
4. Choose a place to visit:
a. aquarium
b. haunted house
c. mall
d. jungle
e. stadium
5. Choose a Pixie Tricking tool:
a. net
b. flashlight
c. magnifying glass
d. book
e. sneakers
6. I am really good at:
a. finding things
b. being brave
c. communicating
d. solving problems
e. playing sports
7. Choose a word that describes you:
a. curious
b. calm
c. clever
d. adventurous
e. fast
Results
If you chose mostly a’s, you can help trick AQUAMARINA. This water sprite can be found in lakes and ponds, so you might need to dive in and swim to catch her! And if you can think like a detective, it may help you figure out how to trick her.
If you chose mostly b’s, you can help trick BOGEY BILL. This creepy goblin loves to hang out in spooky places, and it will take a brave soul to help catch him. Grab a flashlight and start the search--but you might get some help if you stop in a certain flower garden first . . .
If you chose mostly c’s, you can help trick RUSELLA. She loves to mix up messages and gets happy when friends argue. You’ll need to be a quick thinker and a fast talker to track down this fairy.
If you chose mostly d’s, you can help trick JOLT. This gremlin makes electronic games and gadgets go haywire. He especially loves adventure video games, and rumor has it he might trap humans inside them. You’ll have to be ready to face anything if you go after Jolt!
If you chose mostly e’s, you can help trick SPORT. Even though Sport is very athletic, she likes to cheat to win! You’ll need to play fair—and play hard—to beat her at her own game.
More About Pixie Tricks:
Eight-year-old Violet didn't expect to find a portal to the fairy world in her backyard. And she certainly didn't think she would have to defend the human world from trickster pixies! With the help of her new fairy friend Sprite, Violet sets out to catch Pix, a lively fairy who just wants everybody to have fun-all the time. Pix's playfulness starts to cause serious trouble, so it's up to Violet and Sprite to put an end to his fun and send him back to the fairy world! Learn more at https://bit.ly/PixieTricks
More About Branches:
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! Learn more at scholatic.com/branches
