Elementals: Ice Wolves - by Amie Kaufman (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman comes the first book in an electrifying series about a brother and sister who must harness their powers and find their place in a sharply divided world.

Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.

So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he wonders whether they are even related. Family or not, Rayna is Anders's only true friend. She's nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.

To rescue her, Anders must enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shapeshifting force of all.

"If you've ever wanted to go on an adventure, read this book." -- Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites

Anders's and Rayna's adventures continue in Elementals: Scorch Dragons, and the dramatic conclusion to the trilogy, Elementals: Battle Born!

With his only family now his sworn enemy, can one young wolf save his sister and survive a school that demands loyalty above all?

• A Powerful Sibling Bond: Orphaned twins Anders and Rayna have always had each other. But when one becomes a wolf and the other a dragon, their bond is tested like never before.
• A World of Shapeshifters: Ice wolves and scorch dragons are ancient foes. When Rayna is taken, Anders must choose between his sister and the only pack he's ever known.
• An Epic Quest: To rescue Rayna, Anders must enroll in the mysterious Ulfar Academy, where he'll have to master his new powers before it's too late.
• A Rich Fantasy Adventure: Explore the city of Holbard, a world of elemental magic, ancient rivalries, and a dangerous journey perfect for fans of animal fantasy and magic school stories.

From the Back Cover

Everyone in Vallen knows that ice wolves and scorch dragons are sworn enemies who live deeply separate lives.

So when twelve-year-old orphan Anders takes one elemental form and his twin sister, Rayna, takes another, he has to question whether they are even related. Still, whether or not they're family, Anders knows that Rayna is his best and only true friend. She's nothing like the brutal, cruel dragons who claimed her as one of their own and stole her away.

In order to rescue her, Anders will have to enlist at the foreboding Ulfar Academy, a school for young wolves that values loyalty to the pack above all else. But for Anders, loyalty is more complicated than blind obedience, and friendship is the most powerful shape-shifting force of all.

New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman delivers heart-pounding adventure and breathtaking magical inventions in this unforgettable story about finding one's place in a sharply divided world.

Review Quotes

"A thrilling, nonstop adventure with vibrant characters and the kind of richly imagined world you never want to leave." - Shannon Messenger, New York Times bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series

"Amie Kaufman charges onto the scene with Ice Wolves, a story full of epic beasts and endearing heroes that will keep you reading late into the night. If you've ever wanted to go on an adventure, read this book." - Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Young Elites

"Dragons! Wolves! Epic battles! Divided loyalties! Amie Kaufman's Ice Wolves is full of fast-paced adventure, but at its heart it's also the tale of one boy facing two classic questions: Where do I belong? and Who am I? The answers he finds will enthrall any reader." - Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author of the Shadow Children series and the Missing series

"Unique and utterly spellbinding; a fast-paced, fantastical thrill ride from beginning to end." - Gregory Funaro, New York Times bestselling author of Alistair Grim's Odditorium

"With propulsive prose and impeccable pacing, Amie Kaufman has created a wholly absorbing fantasy world that feels both ancient and dangerous. Readers will devour this tale of fire and ice, magic and mystery, family and friendship--and immediately beg for the next book. Engrossing and vibrant." - Claire Legrand, acclaimed author of Foxheart

"Nestled between fast-paced action and vivid imagery, Kaufman deftly shares with us the heartache of lives diverging, of losing the one person who has always been with you in the fight against the world. I feel this story so deeply and I want more!" - Alex Gino, award-winning author of George

"What a treat to have a magical world full of diverse characters in which any young person can imagine themselves as powerful shape-shifters. An engaging world and cliffhanger ending leave readers wanting more." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)