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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.

Book cover of Green Ember

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

Book cover of Ember Falls

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

Book Cover of The Black Star of Kingston

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

The Green Ember Series Library Checklist

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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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Leann ryder

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These stories look amazing!

Robin

says: Customer Service

Thank you, Leann! This series is very exciting!

Sarah

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I have been looking for a series like this for my ESL students! I know I can trust the content if it comes from with your recommendation. I am so happy with the tips I get from your site!
Thanks for always having great ideas!

Robin

says: Customer Service

You are welcome, Sarah! I hope your students enjoy the series!

Emily

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This series looks great! I’m going to go see if our library has it right now!

Robin

says: Customer Service

I hope you find it, Emily! But if your library doesn’t have it, consider requesting the series. I’m sure it’s something that LOTS of the library patrons will enjoy!

Christina McKay

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My boys (ages 7 and 9) loved this entire series of books! We listened to them via audiobooks from our library and they begged for me to turn it on every time we got in the car. I would highly recommend them!

Robin

says: Customer Service

It’s great to hear that your boys enjoyed the audiobooks of this series so much, Christina! Thank you.

Laura

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This series looks great! I would love the library checklist, but the link isn’t working.

Robin

says: Customer Service

Laura,
I’m so sorry that link isn’t working! Thank you for pointing that out; we’ll get right on that after the New Year holiday.

Esther

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This looks like a super fun series! I look forward to checking it out. Thank you for sharing!

Robin

says: Customer Service

I hope you enjoy this series as much as we have, Esther!

Melissa

says:

This looks like such a fun series. I think my son would love it.

Ali

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I’ve heard so much about this book! Do you have a suggested age for this as a read-aloud? Thanks!

Robin

says: Customer Service

Good question, Ali. It really depends on each child’s listening comprehension and such, but I’d say older elementary students, maybe 10 or so.

Angela L.

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I love this series! But after reading your post, I’m realizing that we have not read all ten books – oops! I’ll have to remedy that right away. :)

Robin

says: Customer Service

Oh, glad this helped you to know about all the books in the series, Angela! Enjoy!

Jessica Quade

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I can’t wait to try this series with my kiddos! I’ve heard great things about it! Thanks for the thorough overview!

Robin

says: Customer Service

You’re welcome, Jessica. I hope you and your kids enjoy this series!

Tayler

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I can’t wait to share this series with my 11 year old! I know she’s going to love it!

Robin

says: Customer Service

Tayler,
We’d love to hear your student’s opinion of it when she finishes!

Meredith

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We love Green Embers! Always one of my first recommendations for parents looking for books their young readers will enjoy!

Robin

says: Customer Service

Meredith,
Great recommendation! Thank you.

Liz Wooten

says:

Thank you for this post. My son would love this series!

Robin

says: Customer Service

You’re welcome, Liz. I hope he really enjoys it!

Pamela

says:

This looks like a really neat series l

Robin

says: Customer Service

Oh, it is, Pamela! I hope you enjoy it too.

yoda

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good book it was

Robin

says: Customer Service

We agree! Thank you.

Anonymous

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I have to say, this book is excellent.

yoda

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good book it was a

Robin

says: Customer Service

Thank you! Glad you hear you enjoyed it.

Anonymous

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“Take our The Green Ember Series checklist to your local library and have your child check off the books as he reads them.” I think you meant “he or she”.

Abe Smith

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They are! Some of my favorites.

Robin

says: Customer Service

Great to hear you enjoyed these books, Abe!

Shawnee

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This series sounds like it will be good addition to our home library!

Robin E.

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I hope you enjoy this series as much as others have, Shawnee!

Faith Wayman

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They do contain lots of war and battle, lost limbs and kind of bloody, but it’s one of my favorite series!

Robin E.

says: Customer Service

Thank you, Faith.

Melanie

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Always looking for book recommendations. This sounds great!

Robin E.

says: Customer Service

Glad you like it, Melanie!

Charissa Field

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These sound awesome!

Erikamari M

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We have been reading the Narnia series out loud and tho my girls are younger (4 and 7) they are hooked! This looks so cool! I’m so excited to check this series out! Thanks for the recommendation <3

Robin E.

says: Customer Service

You’re welcome, Erikamari. (I’m currently reading The Horse and His Boy to my daughter. It’s my favorite Narnia book.)

Brittany

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I have been wanting to read these. I may buy them for my daughter so i have an excuse to read them too! ??

Ammie

says:

We love the first book in this series, and book two is definitely on my read-aloud list this year.

Megan

says:

I can’t wait to read this series!

Ginny

says:

Looks great!

Raeylan

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I love it on the 3rd book already!!!!!!!!!!!

Milena

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These look fun for me to read to my son. I am always looking for books that are enjoyable for both of us!

Robin E.

says: Customer Service

Yes! Reading aloud is best when the books are enjoyed by everyone involved. ?

April

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I’m always looking for book suggestions for my kiddos and these look great!