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When David discovers a blue box created by the enigmatic Elfangor, he is thrust into the perilous world of the Animorphs. As the creature-hunters scramble to secure the artifact, David must decide whether to join their ranks—potentially becoming the sixth Animorph—and face the consequences of shape‑shifting power.
The story pits human ingenuity against extraterrestrial menace, exploring themes of identity and responsibility as the characters navigate shifting alliances and the moral weight of their transformations.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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