The Green Ember Chapter Books

What happens when you combine the style of classic fantasy series like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings with a group of adventuresome sword-wielding rabbits? You get The Green Ember series by S. D. Smith, of course!

What Is The Green Ember?

This a middle-grade adventure fantasy series is filled with intense battles, selfless acts of courage and bravery, and a bold quest for truth. The protagonists include a pair of young rabbits named Heather and Picket. Together, they must face the injustice of betrayal as they struggle to solve the mystery of a missing prince and unknown heir. These sword-fighting rabbits search for answers and hope as they take on an army of villainous wolves and birds.

Do your children love epic adventures? And, moreover, stories in which characters use their individual gifts and strengths to defeat evil forces? If so, then this series will make a perfect choice for both independent reading and family read-aloud time.

Sarah Mackenzie, host of The Read-Aloud Revival Podcast, shared a hearty endorsement of The Green Ember. “This is the story we’ve been waiting for. When my audience wants to know our family’s favorite read-aloud, I answer without hesitation: The Green Ember.”

Although this series has become a popular read-aloud option, you will want to be aware that the books contain action and danger that might be too intense for young or sensitive readers.

Take our free The Green Ember Series Checklist to your local library!

About the Author

S.D. Smith‘s goal is to tell “new stories with an old soul.” If you glance through the hundreds of positive reviews his books have accumulated on Amazon and Goodreads, you’ll find that he has accomplished just that. While Smith crafts stories that are stylistically reminiscent of the masters of the genre, the concept of rabbits with swords is a new and undeniably endearing approach.

The story of The Green Ember was initially inspired by the stories Smith told his children out on the front porch of the family’s West Virginia home. Fans will be pleased to know there are currently 10 books included in this series.

About the Books

In The Green Ember, we first meet Heather and Picket. Unfortunately, our characters find themselves in the midst of an unexpected—and highly dangerous—adventure. A devastating separation from their family sends Heather on a search for answers. Subsequently, Picket starts on a quest for bravery and acceptance. But an unwelcome revelation causes Heather to question everything she knows about her family and her past. The identity of the unknown heir and the significance of the missing green ember lead the young rabbits on an epic journey of discovery.

Ember Falls, the much-anticipated sequel, continues the tale of Heather and Picket and the newly identified Prince Jupiter. As evil forces threaten the safety of the prince and the green ember, danger lurks at every turn. And Heather and Picket still need to be reunited with their family—if they can.

In the continuation of the Green Ember series, Ember Rising takes Heather and Picket inside enemy territory and into Morbin’s dark and foreboding shadow. As the story unfolds, the siblings learn more about mysterious family members. Meanwhile, they face danger from Morbin and his wolves and suffer an unexpected betrayal by a trusted relative.

The Green Ember Series at a Glance

Author: S.D. Smith
Genre: adventure, animals, quests, legends
Interests: family life, friendship, childhood, growing up
Suggested age range: 10 and up
Gender preference: boys and girls
In the series: 10 books, ranging from 160 to 416 pages each
Follow on social media: #RabbitsWithSwords

Other Books/Series by S.D. Smith

• Ember’s End (The Green Ember: Book 4)
• The Last Archer (Green Ember Archer I)
• The First Fowler (Green Ember Archer II)
• The Archer’s Cup (Green Ember Archer III)
• The Black Star of Kingston (Tales of Old Natalia: Book 1)
• The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner (Tales of Old Natalia: Book 2)
• Prince Lander and the Dragon War (Tales of Old Natalia: Book 1)

The Green Ember Series Library Checklist

Do your kids need extra encouragement to read?

Take our The Green Ember Series checklist to your local library and have your child check off the books as he reads them.

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