Fire and Ice (Spirit Animals Series #4)

by Shannon Hale

Overview

The adventure continues in this fourth book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series.

Strange things are happening at the frozen edge of the world. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have crisscrossed Erdas in their quest to stop the ruthless Conquerors. Only the four of them, supported by the gifts of their legendary spirit animals, have the power to defeat an evil takeover.
 
While chasing down a lead in the cold North, the heroes arrive at a quiet village where not everything is as it seems. Rooting the truth out of this deceptively beautiful place won't be easy-and the team is already out of time.
 
The Conquerors are right behind them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780545522465
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/24/2014
Series:	Spirit Animals Series , #4
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	44,777
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

Editorial Reviews

The fourth installment in the “Spirit Animals” series finds Maya, Meilin, Conor and Rollan travelling north across the Northern Eura. They all travel with a “spirit animal” that has unique powers. Meilin grieves for her father’s recent death but also hopes to avenge him in killing the “Devourer,” presumably the evil and ruthless creature that opens this adventure. Soon, they arrive at Samis, an unusual village where no one appears old. The four travelers explain they are looking for Suka, a giant polar bear. They journey on to a village across a narrow channel and the travelling is very treacherous. As supplies dwindle, they see the Ice City where they hope to find Suka. With the help of their spirit animals, they find Suka but still must work to end the Devourer and its followers. Hints of romance between Meilin and Rollan and scars from previous battles pave the way for a fifth installment. For those unfamiliar with this series, it may be difficult to learn much about any of the four travelers or the extent of their mission. While this chapter book can appeal to readers in middle grades and to some reluctant young adults, it is rather confusing if one is unfamiliar with the other books. Fans of the series can enjoy the return of familiar characters and look forward to a fifth installment. A companion website with activities and games is another draw to series’ fans. Reviewer: Elizabeth Fronk; Ages 9 to 12.

Children's Literature - Elizabeth Fronk