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The Visitor: the Graphic Novel (Animorphs #2)

By GRANT C
Series: Animorphs
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Rachel and her friends discover that Earth is under attack by parasitic aliens known as Yeerks. As the planet's only defenders, these five children can morph into any animal they touch. Rachel, known for her bravery, finds herself facing challenges that test her limits beyond expectation.
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Rachel is still reeling from the news that Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens, the Yeerks. Now she and her friends are the planet's only defence—five kids who, purely by chance, stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animals they touch.

Rachel's fearless. But what she finds inside may be more than even she can handle.

The Visitor: the Graphic Novel (Animorphs #2) by Grant C captures the thrilling adventure of these young defenders as they navigate the challenges of their new powers and the formidable foes they face.

Series: Animorphs

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  • The Encounter: The Graphic Novel (Animorphs #3)
    When Tobias and his friends were given the power to morph, they were also given an important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours. But Tobias broke the time limit and now he's trapped in the body of a hawk ... forever. When he discovers an important Yeerk secret, Tobias knows he has to do everything...
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  • The Predator: The Graphic Novel (Animorphs #5)
    Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touched. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defence against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad—the only family...
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  • The Visitor: the Graphic Novel (Animorphs #2)
    Rachel is still reeling from the news that Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens, the Yeerks. Now she and her friends are the planet's only defence—five kids who, purely by chance, stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animals they touch. Rachel's fearless. But what she finds inside may be more...
    By GRANT C
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"Sure to be a hit . . . A strong start to a new graphic novel series for young readers." – School Library Journal
Booklist praises the adaptation for bringing to life the original's humour and horror.
Kirkus Reviews highlights the graphic novel's action-packed and detailed illustrations.
The Paris Review notes the series' blend of wit, darkness, and emotion, while Publishers Weekly recognises its enduring appeal to children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781338538373

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

About the Author

K.A. Applegate is the married writing team Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant. Their Animorphs series has sold millions of copies worldwide and alerted the world to the presence of the Yeerks. Katherine is also the author of the Endling series and the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan. Michael is also the author of the Front Lines and Gone series.

CHRIS GRINE is the creator of the Eisner Award-nominated Chickenhare and Time Shifters. He's been making up stories since he was a kid, and not just to get out of trouble with his parents. Nowadays, Chris spends most of his time writing and illustrating books, drinking lots of coffee, and sleeping as little as possible. He spends his free time with his wife, playing with his kids, watching movies, and collecting action figures (but only the bad guys).

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