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A thrilling debut in the tradition of Rick Riordan about a boy who discovers a secret race of animal shape shifters with a hero hailed as “worthy of a young Harry Potter” (Booklist Online).
"Simon Thorn is a hero worthy of a young Harry Potter, and readers are bound to be delighted." --Booklist
For fans of Rick Riordan and Spirit Animals, this thrilling first book in a series follows a boy who discovers a secret race of animal shapeshifters.
Twelve-year-old Simon Thorn's life has never been easy or normal, but things like being bullied at school and living in a cramped Manhattan apartment with his Uncle Darryl are nothing compared to his biggest secret: He can talk to animals.
But when his mom is suddenly kidnapped by a herd of rats, Simon finds out that he, his mom, and his uncle are all Animalgams--people born with the ability to change into an animal at will. In search of his mom, Simon discovers the Animalgam Academy based at the Central Park Zoo. There he learns about the fractured five kingdoms--Mammals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles, and Underwater--that make up this secret world . . . and realizes he may be the only one who can save it.
This action-packed page-turner is filled with themes of bravery, loyalty, and finding one's true self, and is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and the Spirit Animals series.
Don't miss the other books in the Simon Thorn series:
Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den
Simon Thorn and the Viper's Pit
Simon Thorn and the Shark's Cave
Published | Feb 02 2016 |
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Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 256 |
ISBN | 9781619637054 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury USA Childrens |
Series | Simon Thorn |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Readers of fantasy will savor this new series; the theme of good versus evil will satisfy those middle grade readers with an insatiable hunger for superhero kids . . . The dark, suspenseful plot will keep readers eager for sequels. Highly recommended.
School Library Connection
Simon Thorn is a hero worthy of a young Harry Potter, and readers are bound to be delighted.
Booklist Online
Carter unveils a magical world full of amazement and adventure . . . A thrill from start to finish, the book will have readers eager to return to the magical world of Simon Thorn.
Kirkus Reviews
Unique . . . unpredictable and entertaining . . . This title is likely to be popular with a whole zoo full of readers, and its ending leaves ample room for a sequel.
School Library Journal
Torn loyalties, talking animals, and a cleverly re-imagined New York -- the twists and turns of Simon Thorn kept me on my toes and wanting more.
Jodi Lynn Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of TIGER LILY and the May Bird trilogy
With this second installment, Carter has hit her stride.
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