Book details
The Next Passage (Animorphs Alternamorphs Book 2)
Description
In 'The Next Passage,' the second book in the Animorphs Alternamorphs series by Katherine Applegate, readers are once again invited into the world of the Animorphs, but with a twist. This interactive novel allows readers to make choices for the characters, leading to different outcomes and adventures. The story continues with the Animorphs—Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Marco, and Tobias—along with Ax, as they battle the Yeerks, a parasitic alien race trying to conquer Earth. The reader, as the sixth Animorph, faces moral dilemmas and strategic decisions that affect the course of the mission. The book explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the cost of war. The outcome of the story hinges on the choices made by the reader, resulting in a personalized experience in the Animorphs universe.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
developing
Length
104 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Continuation of a Unique Adventure: 'The Next Passage' offers fans of the Animorphs series a chance to continue their journey with the beloved characters in an alternate storyline, providing a fresh perspective and new challenges for the Animorphs.
- Interactive Reading Experience: As an Alternamorphs book, readers get to make choices that affect the outcome of the story, offering a more interactive and engaging reading experience that can lead to multiple endings.
- Character Development: This book allows readers to delve deeper into the personalities and backstories of the Animorphs, enhancing their understanding of the characters and their motivations within the larger narrative of the series.
- Exploration of Moral Dilemmas: 'The Next Passage' presents readers with complex ethical questions and moral dilemmas, similar to the main series, encouraging them to think critically about the consequences of their choices within the context of an interstellar conflict.