An Alien Dies

Andalite Chronicles #3

by K.A. Applegate

His name is Elfangor-Sirinial-Shamtul. An Andalite War Prince. The one who gave five young humans the ability to morph into any animal they touch. They are still out there, fighting an evil so powerful there isn't a moment that goes by when they can actually feel safe. Their story continues. But this is how it all began.

Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction, Childrens, Fantasy

119 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

also published under the name Katherine Applegate

Reviews

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one gets a high rating. I remember now why I’d been so enthralled with this particular part of the series. All the space-time continuum and time matrix stuff was so cool and absolutely chilling— being sort of mesmerized and obsessed with outer space, it’s just so wild and wonder-inducing to read this concept of aliens and mighty creatures that are capable of safely meddling with the timelines of the universe. It may be a short book, like the others, but it is so imaginative and out-of-this-world (literally and figuratively) that, despite its target audience of young adolescents, someone of any age would be entertained by it. Still as impressed as I was (or, as an adult could be) when I was young- excellent way to end the short trilogy and really did leave me wanting to know more about both the Ellimists AND the Visser. It sets the stage beautifully for the main series, Animorphs, to open up- a good place to begin those ones... and I might just do a reread!

[Justice · Rating 4 out of 5]

!!!
Wow. This was crazy.

[David Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't expecting this series to be what it was. Really, once you get to the twist reveal in the last few pages, you realize that this whole trilogy served exclusively to set up that dramabomb. I can't wait for that little morsel to show up in the main series.

[Jenny Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You mean what's the point of winning, if by winning you loose what you were fighting for."

I loved Elfangor and Lauren's relationship. Elfangor was such a complex character.
And those damned pesky Eliminists... But, there was the universe at stake. Still, that ending made me cry almost.
How is it a children's book series is this engrossing and this devastating?
Poor Tobias...

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Animorphs was a good series that kept me reading. Enjoyed these as a kid.

[Feathertail · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Andalite Chronicles are a good trio, but in my mind it is sad Elfangor dies by the hands of Visser Three. A good book, well written.

A Must-read.

[Jennifer]

HUGE lore drop! Great backstory.
Sometimes the human glazing is a bit much, and the interspecies interactions were a bit strange...

Suuuper top heavy with the story, considering we're supposed to be getting an account of this dudes while life and 80% of it is 1 week like 15 years ago. Good story though! Compelling and a great set up. Lore goes hard. The banter is getting a bit stale, but I think it's best when kept confined to our main heroes (instead of realizing everyone in this world who gets to be a main character talks like that for no reason).

The science is getting iffy, haha

[Jace Bennet Tappen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to the series

[Gay · Rating 5 out of 5]

best freaking end to a trilogy. i swear to god. this trilogy blew my mind, especially this last one. crazy man.