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Synopsis
When Tobias and his friends were given the power to morph, they were also given an important warning: Never stay in a morph for more than two hours. But Tobias broke the time limit, and now he's trapped in the body of a hawk -- forever. When he discovers an important Yeerk secret, Tobias knows he has to do everything in his power to destroy it. But to do so, he'll have to contend with a part of himself that's wrestling for control. A part that isn't human.
Is The Encounter appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This middle grade sci-fi/fantasy features a boy permanently trapped in hawk form who must balance his human mind with animal instincts while fighting aliens. Contains moderate action violence and themes of body horror/loss of humanity that may be intense for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include body horror, loss of identity, and transformation.
Who'll love this
A thrilling story about a boy stuck as a hawk forever who has to fight aliens while struggling to stay human inside.