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At the frozen edge of the world, a quiet village holds secrets that challenge the heroes’ mission. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have journeyed through Erdas, each bound to a legendary spirit animal, to thwart the ruthless Conquerors and prevent an evil takeover. Their quest tests the limits of good and evil, the power of human‑animal relationships, and the mysterious gifts of shapeshifting.
With every step they draw closer to the Conquerors, and the village’s deceptive beauty complicates their path, adding urgency to an already perilous road across the cold north.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shannon Hale
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