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The Predator follows Marco, a hesitant member of the Animorphs, who receives the ability to transform into animals from an Andalite prince. The alien hopes individuals like Marco can aid in stalling the Yeerk invasion. When Marco learns his mother, thought dead, is infected by the Yeerks, he channels his newfound powers and the collective strength of his friends into a relentless battle to rescue her and thwart the alien threat.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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