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183 pp.
| Scholastic
| October, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-338-11667-0$12.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
The four heroes of Erdas are treated as pariahs and traitors when their group is blamed for destruction in the world and specifically for an attack on a council of leaders. While keeping up the formulaic action and adventure, these volumes breathe new life into the Spirit Animals spinoff series with renewed focus on the core characters. The series includes an online component for fans. Review covers these Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts titles: The Wildcat's Claw and Heart of the Land.
186 pp.
| Scholastic
| April, 2017
|
TradeISBN 978-1-338-18981-0$16.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
The four heroes of Erdas are treated as pariahs and traitors when their group is blamed for destruction in the world and specifically for an attack on a council of leaders. While keeping up the formulaic action and adventure, these volumes breathe new life into the Spirit Animals spinoff series with renewed focus on the core characters. The series includes an online component for fans. Review covers these Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts titles: The Wildcat's Claw and Heart of the Land.
184 pp.
| Scholastic
| September, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-83214-4$12.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan find themselves in the final battle against the Wyrm, who threatens to destroy their world. With the ever-growing character list seemingly solidified, the relentless action in this volume drives the story to its conclusion. Still, some characters do have time for personal growth, which is a pleasant change from prior entries in the series.
188 pp.
| Scholastic
| May, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-84207-5$12.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
The four Great Beast summoners continue their quest to heal the Evertree and find a cure for the parasites causing people to lose the connection with their spirit animals. This third volume in the Spirit Animals spinoff series (with an online component) is more of the same formula, but action keeps things moving and twists at the end should keep fans hooked.
187 pp.
| Scholastic
| January, 2016
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-87695-7$16.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
In this second book of the Spirit Animals spinoff series (with an online component), the four Great Beast summoners continue on their quest to save the world from the evil Zerif. While the action is entertaining and a new mysterious foe adds some intrigue, returning characters show little new development; overall, this volume is just more of the same series formula.
185 pp.
| Scholastic
| August, 2015
|
TradeISBN 978-0-545-83000-3$12.99
(4)
4-6
Spirit Animals: Fall of the Beasts series.
In this spinoff series, four children along with their spirit animals find their world in danger again. Enemies new and old present the heroes with more challenges, while themes of death/rebirth, trust, and hopelessness carry over from the Spirit Animal series. Familiarity with the previous books helps as character development is reserved for new characters; there's little backstory on the main characters. An online component extends the story.