by Shannon Hale
First published 2014
Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed the world, powered by their legendary spirit animal allies, to stop an evil takeover. Now, chasing a lead in the frozen North, they arrive at a picturesque village where all is not as it seems. Rooting out the truth in this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy—and the Conquerors are closing in fast. Can the four heroes, and the gifts of their spirit animals, expose the village's dark secrets before time runs out?
Genres: adventure, fantasy, action, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: North, Village
185 pages · Scholastic Inc.