The Predator (Animorphs Graphix #5) - by K a Applegate & Michael Grant (Paperback)

About the Book

"Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army. His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad--the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone. But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight"--

Book Synopsis

The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.

Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. He didn't want the ability to change into any animal he touches. And he certainly didn't want to be one of a handful of kids that are the planet's only defense against a secret alien army.

His friends know why he feels the way he does. He's worried about his dad -- the only family Marco has left. If anything happens to him, his father will be alone.

But something big is about to change for Marco. Something that could finally give him a reason to fight.

Review Quotes

Praise for The Invasion (Animorphs Graphix #1):

"Sure to be a hit . . . A strong start to a new graphic novel series for young readers." -- School Library Journal

"This graphic adaptation of the first book in the long-running Animorphs series . . . brings to life the humor and horror of the original." -- Booklist

"Full of action-packed panels and detailed, realistic illustrations." -- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Animorphs:

"[The Animorphs books] were dark and witty and thrilling, endlessly inventive and achingly sad. They made me laugh out loud and cry myself to sleep. I've been thinking about them for twenty years." -- The Paris Review

"There's clearly something about Animorphs that has kept kids enthralled." -- Publishers Weekly

About the Author

K.A. Applegate is the married writing team Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant. Their Animorphs series has sold millions of copies worldwide and alerted the world to the presence of the Yeerks. Katherine is also the author of the Endling series and the Newbery Medal-winning The One and Only Ivan. Michael is also the author of the Front Lines and Gone series.

CHRIS GRINE is the creator of the Eisner Award-nominated Chickenhare and Time Shifters. He's been making up stories since he was a kid, and not just to get out of trouble with his parents. Nowadays, Chris spends most of his time writing and illustrating books, drinking lots of coffee, and sleeping as little as possible. He spends his free time with his wife, playing with his kids, watching movies, and collecting action figures (but only the bad guys).