The Shapeshifter: Feather and Fang by Ali Sparkes - Children's Fiction - Paperback

Details:
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780192746054
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Age Range: 9-14

Overview:
The Shapeshifter: Feather and Fang is the sixth thrilling instalment in Ali Sparkes's bestselling Shapeshifter series, following Dax Jones, a Child of Limitless Ability (COLA), whose extraordinary shapeshifting powers are pushed to the limit. When Fenton Lodge is turned into a guarded fortress under a new prime minister's orders, Dax must rely on unlikely allies to fight for freedom. Fast-paced, funny and packed with heart, this is essential reading for fans of science-fantasy adventure and a fitting climax to a much-loved series.

About the Book:
Dax Jones will not be tamed. The Children of Limitless Ability can move things with their minds, vanish at will, or shapeshift into animals in the blink of an eye - but these gifts have made them targets. In Feather and Fang, Fenton Lodge, the school and home the COLA kids had grown to love, is being turned into a virtual prison, surrounded by walls and iron fences. A new prime minister has set up a crack force of experts to manage, contain, and if necessary shut down the COLA programme for good. With every communication scrutinised, Dax's only hope lies in reaching his spoilt little sister, Alice - and what she discovers about her own extraordinary abilities changes everything. Ali Sparkes brings together characters from across the series and its spin-off Unleashed for a gripping, emotionally satisfying finale that rewards long-time fans while still welcoming new readers into Dax's world. Blending high-octane action with wit, warmth and clever science-fantasy world-building, this 272-page paperback is a genuine page-turner that also explores loyalty, identity and the courage it takes to stand up against control.

Key Benefits:

• Book six in Ali Sparkes's bestselling Shapeshifter series
• 272-page paperback packed with fast-paced, page-turning action
• Follows fan-favourite hero Dax Jones and the COLA gang to a thrilling climax
• Blends science-fantasy adventure with humour, heart and family bonds
• Perfect for confident middle-grade and young teen readers aged 9-14
• Makes a brilliant standalone gift or series-completer for existing fans

About the Author:
Ali Sparkes is a bestselling British children's author and former BBC broadcaster and journalist. She has written more than 40 books for children and young adults, including the Shapeshifter series, S.W.I.T.C.H., Night Speakers, and the Blue Peter Award-winning Frozen in Time. Published by Oxford University Press, her books are known for pacey plotting, humour and relatable young heroes navigating extraordinary powers and everyday problems. Ali lives in Southampton with her husband and two sons, who she cheerfully credits as an in-house focus group for her stories.

Why You'll Love This Book:
A gripping, high-stakes finale packed with shapeshifting action, loyalty and courage. Fans of the COLA series will love seeing every character return for one last stand - making this a must-have for any young reader's shelf or a thoughtful gift for a Shapeshifter fan.

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