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Erdas is a land kept in balance by the rare spirit animal bond, a link that connects humans to creatures from the animal world. Each of the four protagonists—Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan—harbors this gift, which carries a grave responsibility.
The Conquerors seek to unravel this equilibrium, devouring entire cities in the rush for domination, including Meilin’s home. Determined to protect her world, Meilin sets off into enemy territory accompanied by her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends soon follow, unaware of the many other opponents that stalk the land.
The conflict escalates as the enemy is everywhere, threatening the harmony and survival of both human and creature alike.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Garth Nix
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