by Brandon Mull
First published 2013
When four children from across the world undergo a mystical ritual, they each bond with an extraordinary spirit animal - a wolf, a leopard, a panda, a falcon. Now, these young strangers hold the fate of the land of Erdas in their hands, as a dark force rises to threaten their world. With the power of their spirit beasts, they must stand against this ancient evil and save their home from destruction.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, young-adult, young-adult-fantasy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, mystical-bond
Setting: Erdas
208 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic