{"product_id":"endling-the-last-9780062335524","title":"Endling: The Last","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this first book of an epic middle grade series, Katherine Applegate \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etakes us on an unforgettable journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestseller from the beloved author of\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e the action-packed Animorphs series and the award-winning \u003cem\u003eThe\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eOne and Only Ivan.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eByx is the youngest member of her dairne pack. Believed to possess remarkable abilities, her mythical doglike species has been hunted to near extinction in the war-torn kingdom of Nedarra.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter her pack is hunted down and killed, Byx fears she may be the last of her species. The Endling. So Byx sets out to find safe haven, and to see if the legends of other hidden dairnes are true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, she meets new allies--both animals and humans alike--who each have their own motivations for joining her quest. And although they begin as strangers, they become their own kind of family--one that will ultimately uncover a secret that may threaten every creature in their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding on the success of her critically acclaimed novels \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCrenshaw, \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e, while also returning to her action-packed fantasy roots of Animorphs, the Endling series is Katherine Applegate at her finest. With its enthralling characters, unique setting, and gripping adventure, this series is the perfect next read for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Sutherland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDon't miss the second book in Katherine Applegate's \"simply sublime\" (\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e) epic middle grade animal fantasy trilogy, \u003c\/em\u003eEndling #2: The First\u003cem\u003e, plus the concluding volume, \u003c\/em\u003eEndling #3: The Only\u003cem\u003e. Read all three \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplegate, Katherine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Applegate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of numerous books for young readers, including \u003cem\u003eThe One and Only Ivan, The One and Only Bob\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Crenshaw\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWishtree\u003c\/em\u003e, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter books series, and the Animorphs series. She lives with her husband, who writes as the author Michael Grant, and their children in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWebsite: www.katherineapplegate.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwitter: www.twitter.com\/kaaauthor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacebook: https: \/\/www.facebook.com\/kaaauthor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstagram: https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/kaaauthor\/\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50707093061906,"sku":"9780062335524","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5963f353-94ca-4e06-a527-2055ba08a63b.jpg?v=1734494397","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/endling-the-last-9780062335524","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}