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!
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“In a commendable performance, narrator Johnathan McClain creates distinct voices that make Kaufman’s diverse characters come alive…The framework of the story is nothing new—warring sects, leaders with questionable intentions—but Kaufman’s twist on it is a breath of fresh air. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”
— AudioFile
“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“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“Unique and utterly spellbinding; a fast-paced, fantastical thrill ride from beginning to end.”
— Gregory Funaro, New York Times bestselling author“What a treat to have a magical world full of diverse characters in which any young person can imagine themselves as powerful shape-shifters…Engaging.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Lively…The premise is solid, backed up by an enticing blend of magic, action, and excitement.”
— Publishers Weekly“Kaufman creates a well-rounded fantasy world graced by scenic touches and relatable characters.”
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Amie Kaufman is the author of young adult fiction, including the Elementals series, Unearthed, and the Starbound trilogy, coauthored with Meagan Spooner; and the Illuminae Files trilogy, coauthored with Jay Kristoff. She was raised in Australia and Ireland and has degrees in history, literature, law, and conflict resolution.
Johnathan McClain is an American actor, voice-over talent, and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He pursued stage acting in New York for a number of years and has appeared in many television series, including Law & Order: SVU, Medium, Scoundrels, and CSI: Miami. He also has several narration credits, including Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series and Jeremy Logan novels by Lincoln Child.