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Synopsis
Marco is a reluctant Animorph, having been given the ability, along with four other friends, to change into animal forms by an Andalite prince, an alien who wants help in stopping an invasion of the enemy Yeerks, but when he discovers that his mom, who he believed was dead, has been taken over by the Yeerks, he finds a reason to fight.
Is The Predator appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Kids will encounter alien invasion themes, body horror from morphing/transformation, and the emotional weight of a protagonist discovering his mother is controlled by alien parasites. Violence is present but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, alien invasion, and body horror (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the shapeshifting powers, the high-stakes secret war against alien invaders, and Marco's emotional journey to save his mother.