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Description
Eleven-year-old Amy Cupples, a self-styled animal expert, discovers she's gaining real animal powers in this middle-grade adventure. When local children begin disappearing, she teams up with her friends, using her newfound abilities and knowledge of wildlife to track down the culprit. Along the way, Amy faces bullying and violent threats that test her courage and determination. As she races against time, she must decide whether to keep her powers secret or use them to protect those she loves.
Quick Summary
Amy Cupples is the kind of protagonist kids will immediately want to be friends with she's smart, brave, and happens to know just about everything about animals. When she starts developing mysterious powers right as some kids in her town go missing, she teams up with her animal expertise and her new abilities to figure out what's going on. The mystery keeps you turning pages, and there's enough action and a few genuinely scary moments to keep the tension high without being too intense for the age range. Fans of mystery series like "The Secret Seven" or kids who loved books with secret powers and brave underdog characters will find a lot to love here. Parents should know there's some bullying and mild violence, so younger readers on the edge of the age range might want some guidance. This is the first book in a series, which is great news for kids who burn through books and want more adventures with Amy.