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Rachel is once again confronted by David, the sixth Animorph, after years of being stranded on a deserted island. Seated on a shore of memories and betrayal, David seeks revenge, pulling Rachel back into the conflict that had once threatened their bond and challenged the nature of their mutant abilities.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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