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Simon Thorn learns he is an Animalgam, a rare race that can shapeshift into animals. For the first time, he joins the secret Animalgam Academy, training with fellow animalshifters and studying his unique abilities. But his mother, absent from his life, is held captive by his grandfather Orion, who plots to seize control of the animal world. Simon must combine his newfound skills and allies to rescue his mother and thwart Orion’s plans.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Aimée Carter
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