Ice Wolves (Elementals, #1)

Name: Ice Wolves (Elementals, #1)
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781460755273
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By Amie Kaufman

Series: Elementals

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Summary

In Ice Wolves (Elementals, #1) by Amie Kaufman, the protagonist, Anders, navigates a world where people transform into either fire-breathing dragons or ice-commanding wolves. When Anders discovers a mysterious truth about his family, he embarks on an exciting journey to find his place within these warring factions. The story blends magic, identity, and adventure, perfect for young readers eager to explore a fantastical world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this gripping fantasy adventure if you love stories about shapeshifting young heroes, elemental magic, and epic quests. It offers an exciting tale of courage, friendship, and self-discovery in a richly imagined world, perfect for young readers with a fascination for mythical creatures and thrilling mysteries.

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Description

'Will keep you reading late into the night.' -- #1 NYT bestselling author Marie Lu

Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.

So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Still, whether or not they're family, Rayna is Anders's only true friend. She's nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.

In order to rescue her, Anders must enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shapeshifting force of all.

New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman delivers heart-pounding adventure and breathtaking magical inventions in this unforgettable story about finding one's place in a sharply divided world.

PRAISE FOR Ice Wolves:

'An engaging world and cliffhanger ending leave readers wanting more' -- Kirkus, starred review

'Engaging to the end' -- Books+Publishing

'You'll wind up on the edge of your seat, unable to put it down.' -- NYT bestseller Meagan Spooner

'A thrilling, nonstop adventure' -- NYT bestseller Shannon Messenger

'Readers will be desperate for the next instalment in the trilogy.' -- Readings

AWARDS

Shortlisted - The Readings Children's Book Prize 2019
Shortlisted - 2021 Sara Douglass Book Series Award

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'[A] cliffhanger ending leave[s] readers wanting more'-- Kirkus on Ice Wolves After the fateful battle between the ice wolves and scorch dragons, Anders and his twin sister, Rayna, have been reunited. But there's no time for celebrating. Anders and his wolf friend Lisabet are hiding away in the mountains of Drekhelm under the watchful eye of the dragon high council....

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Ice Wolves (Elementals, #1)

'Will keep you reading late into the night.' -- #1 NYT bestselling author Marie Lu Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives. So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Still, whether or not...

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman is praised for its engaging storyline and imaginative world-building suitable for children's literature. Many readers appreciate the book's fast-paced adventure, compelling characters, and the themes of friendship and self-discovery. It captivates with its blend of fantasy elements, particularly the shapeshifting abilities, which keeps young readers intrigued.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460755273

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 432

Collections

Amie Kaufman Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Elementals Young Adult

About the Author

Amie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction. Her multi-award winning work is slated for publication in over 30 countries, and has been described as "a game-changer" (Shelf Awareness), "stylistically mesmerising" (Publishers Weekly) and "out-of-this-world awesome" (Kirkus). Her series include The Illuminae Files, The Aurora Cycle, the Other Side of the Sky duology, The Starbound Trilogy, the Unearthed duology and The ElementalsTrilogy. Her work is in development for film and TV, and has taken home multiple Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, a Gold Inky, made multiple best-of lists and been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter and rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library. http://amiekaufman.com/

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