It’s set to be the book of the summer.” - New York Times “ Endling: The First has so much to offer: suspense, drama and deep emotion, not to mention high stakes.

Byx must learn to lead herself-and readers will follow without hesitation.” - ALA Booklist Applegate’s commentary on the need for diversity and understanding is clear but not heavy handed.

“Themes of truth, sacrifice, and unity are pitted against that of corrupt power fueled by murder and ideas of species superiority. This second installment will have readers salivating for a third. Simply sublime.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) PRAISE FOR Endling #2: “Themes of conservation, war, and human trafficking are skillfully interwoven into a world of magic and wonder. She once again delivers an action-packed middle grade fantasy with a unique setting, enthralling characters, and gripping adventure that is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brian Jacques, and Tui T. Katherine Applegate’s Endling series has so far earned a collective five starred reviews, and each of the prior books has debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. With the world in unprecedented danger, Byx must rally creatures of all kinds to lead a revolution. She did indeed find more dairnes, and along the way she also created allies among other creatures in her world, including humans, felivets, raptidons, and wobbyks.īut Byx and her new friends soon learned that it wasn’t just dairnes in jeopardy of extinction, but that everyone was at risk.

In the beginning, Byx’s original quest was to discover if there were more of her kind, or if she was destined to become an endling-the last dairne alive. The thrilling conclusion to the epic middle grade fantasy trilogy from Katherine Applegate, the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan (now a major motion picture!), The One and Only Bob, Wishtree, and Crenshaw!

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