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Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens known as the Yeerks. And that she and her friends -- five kids who, purely by chance, stumbled onto a downed spacecraft and were given the power to morph into any animal they touch -- are the planet's only defense. But Rachel's always been something of a daredevil. So when it's suggested that they infiltrate the home of their assistant principal, Mr. Chapman, who also happens to be a human host of the Yeerks, she volunteers. But what she finds inside may be more than even she can handle.
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LibraryThing member mountie9
Jake's Review: There was a little too much talking and not enough action in this one, I think maybe because it was narrated by a girl. (Mom's note: points for knowing the word narrated, smack upside the head for the sexist comment). There was lots of funny and gross stuff which I liked. Liked the
Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: I can see why Jake didn't like this one as much as the first story, it s narrated by a girl. There is also a lot less action than in the introductory story. That being said, I enjoyed it more than the first one. Found it fascinating when the kids morphed into the animals and described their experiences as the animal. Sort of a way of teaching the kids something, but not having them realize it. I think this will be a great series for both boys and girls, as long as they keep switching the narration up. I never read the Animorphs series before, so I don't know if these are just reprints or updated stories. What is nice if it is just a reprint, the stories are told in such a way that it won't become dated. I Like that there are strong female characters in it. That's right lovely son, chicks can and do kick a**. A good continuation of the story and I actually look forward to reading the rest of the series. That is right followers -- I have never grown up.
Mom's Rating: 9/10
We received this from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review
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part where Jake turns into a lion. I don't like the Taxxon dudes because they are super scary. I think this would be awesome if they remade it into a movie or TV show -- not like the old one you showed me. Hopefully the next story will be told by Marco -- you are going to buy me more of the series right mom. (Mom's note: darn straight I will, I have to make sure you become a lifelong reader -- unlike some other male members of this family)Jake's Rating: 9/10
Mom's Review: I can see why Jake didn't like this one as much as the first story, it s narrated by a girl. There is also a lot less action than in the introductory story. That being said, I enjoyed it more than the first one. Found it fascinating when the kids morphed into the animals and described their experiences as the animal. Sort of a way of teaching the kids something, but not having them realize it. I think this will be a great series for both boys and girls, as long as they keep switching the narration up. I never read the Animorphs series before, so I don't know if these are just reprints or updated stories. What is nice if it is just a reprint, the stories are told in such a way that it won't become dated. I Like that there are strong female characters in it. That's right lovely son, chicks can and do kick a**. A good continuation of the story and I actually look forward to reading the rest of the series. That is right followers -- I have never grown up.
Mom's Rating: 9/10
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LibraryThing member Lymsleia
Back in the day, this was actually the first Animorphs book I bought and read. I have no idea why, as I I was (and am) a bit obsessive about always reading/playing/watching the first instalment of a series first, but in any case, Rachel was the one who introduced me to Andalites, Yeerk and the idea
I don't know how often I read and reread the book as a young teen; I thought the scene towards the end with Chapman-the-human was very powerful. Rereading it now, I note that The Visitor's scale is definitely smaller than that of The Invasion, but that's nothing to hold against it: For Rachel here, it's not so much about a big ideal like saving the world, it's about saving one of her best friend from losing her family in more ways than one. It's a personal story, and I think it's good that the series brings it up so early. Got to know what these kids are fighting for.
I was a little annoyed at Rachel's instance on pitying Tobias but other than that, I enjoyed her narration and the differences from Jake's - she's more obviously reckless, she's the one with a streak for vengance. One thing I'm getting a bit tired of (for both narrators) are the many, many instances where the narration goes as follows:
"Oh, it's nothing, just the usual" I said, and thought, "Like turning into animals, fighting aliens that control your brain... you know, the usual."
It's funny the first few time's but it's getting old.
Favourite scenes: Rachel and her sister after Rachel wakes from a nightmare, and Rachel talking about it with Jake on the bus. Also the aforementioned scene with Chapman.
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of turning into a kitty - or a shrew.I don't know how often I read and reread the book as a young teen; I thought the scene towards the end with Chapman-the-human was very powerful. Rereading it now, I note that The Visitor's scale is definitely smaller than that of The Invasion, but that's nothing to hold against it: For Rachel here, it's not so much about a big ideal like saving the world, it's about saving one of her best friend from losing her family in more ways than one. It's a personal story, and I think it's good that the series brings it up so early. Got to know what these kids are fighting for.
I was a little annoyed at Rachel's instance on pitying Tobias but other than that, I enjoyed her narration and the differences from Jake's - she's more obviously reckless, she's the one with a streak for vengance. One thing I'm getting a bit tired of (for both narrators) are the many, many instances where the narration goes as follows:
"Oh, it's nothing, just the usual" I said, and thought, "Like turning into animals, fighting aliens that control your brain... you know, the usual."
It's funny the first few time's but it's getting old.
Favourite scenes: Rachel and her sister after Rachel wakes from a nightmare, and Rachel talking about it with Jake on the bus. Also the aforementioned scene with Chapman.
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LibraryThing member benuathanasia
A very decent YA story. This particular story in the Animorphs saga had a decent blend of character development, tension, action, and plot expansion.
LibraryThing member Cheryl_in_CC_NV
A short comment for every book of the series until I get a chance to re-read them. All three of my sons and I loved this series and read every single book - I even bought every single book (most, but not all, used; some through school book sales). I'm excited to re-read them to see how the five
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LibraryThing member chuff
Gut-wrenching plot line of this one. I'm enjoying reading this series.