| The Animorphs series concerns a war between several Kis who can turn into animals, and Yeerks, which are mind-controlling slugs that are secretly invading Earth. The leader of the Animorphs, Jake, is out of town in this book. The Animorphs discover that a certain big Yeerk official is inspecting the invasion force on Earth to see how well it is doing. The Animorphs consider this an opportunity to misdirect the Yeerks' strategy for Earth, so they appoint Rachel as the leader of a plan to make the invasion of Earth look like a failure. Rachel makes certain mistakes, but ends up showing that she can be a good enough leader to keep all of the Animorphs alive--which is no mean accomplishment. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - cynical or dry-wit FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story Spying & Investigations Yes What is main char. doing? - spying/espionage in enemy territorry Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14) Descript. of chases or violence - 30 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 30 % Main Character Identity: - Female Profession/status: If magical mental powers: - can change shapes Main Adversary Identity: - Male Alien Age: - 40's-50's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - mind control - is very quick How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Average intelligence Setting Terrain Earth setting: - 20th century Takes place on Earth? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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