by Garth Nix
First published 2014
Meilin's home has been swallowed by the Conquerors' relentless power grab. Fed up, she rushes into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends Conor, Abeke, and Rollan soon follow, but the enemy is everywhere. As the war for Erdas escalates, the young heroes must harness their rare spirit animal bonds to stop the Conquerors and restore balance to the land.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, rare-abilities
Setting: Erdas
192 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press